by Mike Nguyen | May 30, 2016 | Posts
The other day, in the post, How to Eat More Veggies I addressed the concept of introducing vegetable eating into the first meal of the day, AKA breakfast, for most individuals. In this second-in-the-series post, I’ll share additional tips on how to eat more veggies....
by Mike Nguyen | May 23, 2016 | Posts
Struggling to achieve your goal of eating more veggies throughout the day? This is the first post in a two part series on How To Eat More Veggies. In order to meet your daily quota, consider eating a few servings first thing in the morning for breakfast. I know, it...
by Mike Nguyen | May 2, 2016 | Posts
Have your tastes evolved since you were a young child, teenager, or even in your adult years? Or have you continued on in life with the same palate of favorites and dislikes when it comes to food. Do you stick to the same, safe foods because you know you’ll like them...
by Mike Nguyen | Apr 26, 2016 | Posts, Recipes
Here is a quick and simple lunch recipe idea for you today. I created these yummy Salmon Salad Wraps yesterday and they were delicious, fresh, and full of color — all of the components for a healthy, nutrient-rich meal. Ingredients: – Trader Joe’s canned salmon (1...
by Mike Nguyen | Apr 18, 2016 | Posts
Many people are dependent upon caffeine, in the form of coffee, energy drinks or colas to help them get through a busy day. In small amounts, coffee can assist in focusing at a task on hand and with being efficient, but for many it can become difficult to maintain...
by Mike Nguyen | Mar 22, 2016 | Posts
Note: a portion of this post was originally posted on July 12, 2011 I discovered a new leafy green this week — escarole, a close relative to the endive. Less bitter in flavor than the endive and frisee, it makes for a perfect salad green. Try replacing your iceberg...
by Mike Nguyen | Mar 16, 2016 | Posts
Feeling confused by all the different types of diets out there? One person you trust recommends a low-carb diet and another is high on life with a high-carb plan? Paleo or vegan? Low-glycemic, raw, or grain-free? All of these choices can be stressful and cause food...
by Mike Nguyen | Mar 8, 2016 | Posts
An older version of this post was published in August of 2011; I’ve made some recent edits and updates. Magnesium is a mineral that often gets overlooked whereas the attention is usually given to calcium. The fact of the matter is that these two micronutrients rely on...
by Mike Nguyen | Feb 23, 2016 | Posts, Recipes
I’m going to keep it quick & simple today by sharing some easy juice & smoothie recipes that I created recently. I actually used my Nutribullet for both of these, so fiber is present in both of these; not a true fruit “juice”, but healthier for that reason, in...
by Mike Nguyen | Feb 16, 2016 | Posts
I realize as I chose this topic to write about that in San Francisco we’re experiencing warmer than usual, Spring-like temperatures, however in other parts of the country maybe not so much. I hope that someone will find this post helpful and appropriate for this time...
