Health and Fitness related articles and recipes
We love Italian food at our house and meatballs with tomato sauce is one of our goto meals. Italian food often gets a bad rap for being a “treat” food, due to too many carbs and calories. That is often the case when we enjoy a bowl full of white pasta with carbonara sauce, [...]
Carbohydrates (carbs) are a long chain of connected sugar molecules that are part of numerous food products. With many existing variations, not all carbs are created equal. Some carbs like fruit and vegetables, come packaged in complex shapes (fiber), along with other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, protein and fats. There are also [...]
While researching the topic of kale vs. spinach benefits, it seems that most popular posts focus on nutrient value of each food. Popular blogs make a list of which food has more vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, calories (counting calories in greens—hmmm), and so on. At Science and Strength we do things a little different, [...]
Fiber is a major component of many fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds—most plant-based foods. Due to its numerous benefits, fiber is also added to most processed and packaged foods. Popularity of low-carb and other restrictive style diets such as Atkins, Paleo and Gluten-free often gloss over this important macronutrient. Related article: [...]
This is our 5-days a week, morning routine for a leaner body. Most of us eat breakfast anyway, why not start the fat-burning process right from the start? Whole foods like oats, fruits, nuts and milk are high in protein, ideal for fat-loss, while steadily release energy all morning long. Our porridge recipe is [...]
My first and last veggie burger (prior to this recipe) was eaten in my early teens. My grandpa opened up a frozen box of veggie burgers and insisted I try it, as they are “good for us”. After that he couldn’t get me to eat one again. The pre-frozen veggie burger was dry [...]
Carbohydrates (CHO), commonly known as carbs, have been labelled as the body’s enemy since the low-carb fad diets of 1970’s. In today’s society we’re still cutting down carbohydrates by eating more fat and protein. These modern low-carb methods come with various nutrient modifications accompanied by marketed names such as gluten-free, wheat-free, paleo and others. [...]
What are some benefits of Brown rice (BR) over White rice (WR)? Also, is Basmati rice better then other varieties? In this article, we will look into the differences—in reference to overall healthy lifestyle and weight management—between White rice (WR) and Brown rice (BR). Along with a little conversation about Basmati rice in particular. [...]
Sneezing, coughing, itchy/watery eyes, runny nose and congestion—spring must be in the air. I often feel the spring before even sight of a flower bloom. As a long time allergy suffer, I have the best tips and tricks up my sleeve for seasonal allergy relief, that I share in this article. Medications are an [...]
We often get asked how many meals we eat a day, how often, caloric amount and so fourth. At Science and Strength, one thing we implement in our life and share with the reader is to simplify life, especially in reference to food choices. Food is a simple choice, at it’s basic level we [...]