Freedom Speaks » diet

11 Spices With Benefits

The reality Guru — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:30:21 +0000

So we all use herbs and spices for various different things. We cook with them, use them as marinades, add them to teas or other drinks. But just how healthy are they for you? Are you getting your bang for your buck? Well some spices do. Spices like Cardamom, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Oregano, and Coriander to name [...]

Yummy Recipes For Any Apetite

The reality Guru — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:30:43 +0000

How often do you cook the same meals over and over again, buy the same brand of cereal over and over again. Routine seems to be a way of life for us, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it could use a little kick every now and again. Well, here’s your kick. Check out these [...]

The Healthiest Breads

The reality Guru — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:30:09 +0000

When I go to the grocery store to buy bread, there are three things I look for on food labels.

1. I prefer breads made from whole grains rather than ones made from refined grains with added fiber. Whole grains (e.g., wheat, oats, rye) are rich in vitamins and minerals and contain at least as many antioxidants [...]

Misleading Food Label Tricks

The reality Guru — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:00:06 +0000

It’s a fact of the grocery store that the most healthy food often has the least marketing muscle behind it. The best sources of fiber and vitamins are fresh vegetables and fruit, and yet it’s the processed, packaged junk food fortified with vitamin and fiber powder that screams for attention. The Center for Science [...]

10 Worst Sandwiches in America

The reality Guru — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:30 +0000

When it comes to sandwiches, remember this: With the power to create comes the power to inflate. Want proof? Check out this jaw-dropping list of the 10 Worst Sandwiches in America for a lineup of disastrous handheld mega-meals that’ll bloat your belly and call for a loosening of belt buckles. It’s not all disastrous, [...]