by NM Health Coach | Jul 2, 2014 | Blog
by NM Health Coach | Jun 28, 2013 | Blog
Proteins are made up of amino acids. Think of amino acids as the building blocks. There are 20 different amino acids that join together to make all types of protein. Some of these amino acids can’t be made by our bodies, so these are known as essential amino acids....
by NM Health Coach | May 20, 2013 | Blog
DO CARBOHYDRATES REALLY MAKE US FAT? Some carbs do, but good carbs don’t. Most trendy diets claim that all carbohydrates are bad guys, yet of the three macronutrients that provide calories in our diet (carbs, protein, and fat), carbohydrates are the body’s primary...
by NM Health Coach | May 6, 2013 | Blog
The Positives regarding Olive Oil If you’re watching your weight, you might want to include some extra olive oil in your diet to help you feel full longer. Researchers in Germany and Austria tested four edible fats: lard, butterfat, rapeseed oil and olive oil to...
by NM Health Coach | Apr 29, 2013 | Blog
Allergies! Spirulina has anti-inflammatory properties and can prevent the release of histamine and other inflammatory factors that trigger and worsen allergic symptoms. Studies also show that spirulina can boost levels of IgA, an antibody that defends against allergic...
by NM Health Coach | Apr 22, 2013 | Blog
When you think of a super food you probably think of salmon or blueberries…not the algae that floats on the surfaces of lakes, ponds and reservoirs. There is a type of blue-green algae that has been used for food and medicine in developing countries for centuries…that...