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What is Hulled Barley and Can it Lower Cholesterol?
What is hulled barley? Barley is an ancient grain with some of the highest fiber content available in grains. Hulled barley is barley that has the outer shell removed. The bran layer stays intact during this process. Barley is a good source of protein and vitamin B3...
Easy Low Sodium Chili made with Ground Turkey
About This is my favorite chili recipe for everyday weeknight meals. It makes a large batch that feeds two people all week and makes great lunches. This chili is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The serrano peppers are the key ingredient in this recipe because...
What do antioxidants do and what are they?
What Antioxidants Do For You and Your Body Antioxidant is a word that is flashed around the health and wellness world like some sort of heroic badge. In reality, antioxidants just neutralize products from natural chemical reactions in the body. There are hundreds...
Are low carb diets healthy? The case against low carb.
Are you low carb diets healthy? The “Keto Diet” or ketogenic diet is a current popular trend for weight loss. Is embarking on this radical diet worth the effort? Answering this question will depend on what works best for you. If you’re hesitant about the...
Lycopene and Sunscreen – An Article Review – Natural Sun Protection
Some of you may have seen some recent photos of me up on Mt. Hood. Unfortunately, I forgot my hat that day despite putting it right beside the front door. Thankfully, I was still wearing SPF 50 on my face. I did still get a small sunburn on the top of my left...
What to eat at breakfast….How much protein do I need?
Breakfast is important, but how much protein do you need? For most people, including protein as a part of the lunch or dinner meal is second nature. However, at breakfast about 19% of Americans skip breakfast altogether1 and the rest reach for just a cup...