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Focus on Fiber

June 21, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

I have noticed in my time writing this blog that almost every time I focus on a healthy food, it boasts having a big dose of fiber.  Fiber is a necessary component of a complete diet.  The term refers to the edible part of plants that is not easily digested by the body.  Fiber is […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blood sugar, cholesterol, colon cancer, diabetes, Fiber, flax, fruit, healthy gut, hemorrhoids, insoluble fiber, ldl, microbiome, oatmeal, poop, soluble fiber, stool, veggies

Focus on Garlic

December 24, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Today I started making our Christmas Eve dinner.  It is an old family favorite and involves a lot of garlic and shrimp.  As I was smashing the garlic,  I started thinking about all the benefits involved in consuming garlic.  Being a daughter in a long line of Cajun cooks, garlic has had a prominent place […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Anti-Inflammatory, athletes foot, blood sugar, cancer, diabetes, Garlic, ldl

Resistant Starch

September 24, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Resistant starch is a hot topic in the health world right now.  Many people are touting all its health benefits.  Starches are the long chains of glucose that are found in grains, potatoes and other foods.  Some starches are easily digested while others pass through your digestive tract without being broken down, this difficult to […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: blood sugar, butyrate, cancer, digestion, gut, potato, resistant starch, starch

Black Bean Bonanza

July 15, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Last week was one of the weeks I look forward to the most every year.  Two other woman and I hosted a camp for kids ages 5-12.  This camp focuses on mindfulness, yoga and cooking, with the kids rotating through each  area every day.  I am responsible for the cooking part of the camp so […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: antioxidants, b vitamins, black beans, blood sugar, Fiber, folate, glycemic index, iron, Magnesium

The Beauty of Breakfast

March 25, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

  Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and supper like a pauper. Conventional wisdom stresses the importance of starting your day with breakfast.  But is it really necessary?  I often hear from my clients that they are not hungry in the morning or don’t have time for breakfast.  The research is really […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: blood sugar, bmi, calories, eggs, protein, Smoothies

Focus on Quinoa

August 15, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

  Quinoa is one of the new powerhouse nutritional super stars that everyone is talking about.  Many people think quinoa is a grain but it is actually a seed that has been consumed for over 3000 years.  It is a vegan, gluten free food perfect to use as a substitute for rice or pasta.  Quinoa […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: amino acid, blood sugar, grains, iron, Magnesium, protein, quinoa, seeds, superfood

Loving on Lentils

June 17, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

Lentils are an incredible, cheap, tasty source of vegan protein.  Lentils  like other types of beans are a member of the legume family. They grow in pods that contain either one or two lentil seeds, are high in nutritional value and are available throughout the year.  Unlike other types of beans, they are quick cooking, […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: blood sugar, cholesterol, copper, Fiber, folate, iron, legumes, lentils, manganese, protein, Soup, vegan protein

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