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There is so much talk about protein. This is my attempt to break it down. We are obligated to eat amino acids the building blocks of protein. Some of these our bodies cannot make are called essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are found easily in balance and abundance in meat, eggs, dairy and nuts or can be collected from a variety of vegetables eaten in combination and quantity. Choose palm sized servings of protein from healthy animals or choose 1-2 ounce portions o

Food For Thought So many ways to improve our days. So many different ideas diets and theories. Let's keep it simple, achievable and positive. A little at a time regularly over time and who knows how much positive change you can create without adding stress! Here is a simple guideline quoted from "Food Rules" by Michael Pollan an author I enjoy a lot. "Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants." He goes on to say mostly leafy green. What if each meal you enjoyed had visually m

So many ways to improve our days. So many different ideas diets and theories. Let's keep it simple, achievable and positive. A little at a time regularly over time and who knows how much positive change you can create without adding stress! Let's start with water. One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is feeling tired. When that tired feeling hits you in the middle of the afternoon and you begin to reach for a sugary drink (or snack), try drinking more water inst