Happy Earth Day!
What’s one of the easiest ways to celebrate earth day? Eat sustainable! Sustainable farming includes practices that will help save our precious natural resources. Farmers who use sustainable methods have a personal connection to the earth, avoiding pesticides that will harm our environment and us. They are conscious of preserving the earth and the importance of animal welfare using humane practices. Most everyone agrees with these principles,... Read More
Journey Fitness- Are you up for the Challenge?
It’s finally spring and you’ve committed to a new you. The fitness challenge has begun at Journey Martial Arts and by now you are all busy working your tails off in cardio kickboxing classes. Kudos! The other part of the challenge is all about what you eat. For the next few weeks Green Napkin Nutrition will be your source of information and inspiration in the food department. Stay tuned and visit this blog site often for lots of great... Read More
Journey Fitness – week one
Journey Fitness Challengers – get ready! Your 8 week journey starts this Saturday. Look forward to the next 8 weeks of fun, fitness and great nutrition information. Just check in to this blog (Journey Fitness Challenge category) and find posts to help you along the way. Don’t post anything personal on this page, if you have questions please email me. Read More
Kale for Breakfast? Hell Yeah
Kale is the new darling green, showing up on many menus and improving our diets tremendously. A nutrient dense food, kale provides a good deal of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber along with the highest ORAC (antioxidant capacity) value around. Calcium, B6, magnesium, vitamins A, C and K to name a few. So, why not for breakfast? Don’t relegate this textural and visual beauty to the side of your dinner plate. The chewy, crunchy... Read More
How Good is Your Nutrition Knowledge?
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American Heart Month: Love Your Health, Love Your Food from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
February is American Heart Month. By now you may have taken care of your emotional heart with Valentines day behind us. How about thinking about your physical heart? Here are some excellent tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to keep your heart and soul in tip top shape. American Heart Month: Love Your Health, Love Your Food from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.. Read More
Ode to the Crockpot
Oh slow cooker How I love Thee A few ingredients, push a button, Voila! Dinner for the Fami-lee… Ok- so I’m not much of a poet, but my heart is in the right place. Every winter, i fall in love just a little more with my crockpot. On a day when I’m not home, or even if I’ve got too many projects going, I can count on something delicious and balanced for dinner. Traditionally, slow cooking has been around... Read More
Vegan Good Luck (and Good Health) for the New Year
Here’s a great way to start the new year off. Although it’s usually with a toast of champagne at midnight, why not add a southern tradition with a vegan twist – Hoppin’ John. A dish thought to bring good luck for the new year, this dish traditionally has smoked ham hocks or bacon added to it. Use tempeh bacon and add kale to keep it low in fat and high in nutrients. This version is rich in folate, vitamin A and fiber. I’ll... Read More
Plant Protein Preferable | NutritionFacts.org
More on plant-based protein… Plant Protein Preferable | NutritionFacts.org. Read More
Protein – It’s Not Just Found in Meat
by Becky Kornberg There is a reason why protein is considered a macronutrient. Did you know that next to water, protein is the most plentiful substance in our body? Our body is essentially made up of proteins (hair, skin, eyes, body organs all made from protein). Adequate protein consumption is crucial in order to maintain your muscles, keep your immune system functioning, and allow essential body processes to occur. Read More Read More
