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...
by Mike Nguyen | Jan 27, 2016 | Posts
Saying “no” to others can often be a difficult thing. The need to apologize for the response of no is common and guilt for not saying “yes” can sometimes accompany the no as well. When it comes to your health, here are a few reasons why an occasional no is a good...
