One of the best ways to get high quality protein into your system quickly after a workout or first thing in the morning is a shake with protein powder. That knowledge is widespread and is hardly ground breaking material. But what you might not know is that protein powders have a long history that dates [...]
X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’
That Powder has a History
By Michael on September 30th, 2011Back to School: Preparing Fun and Healthy Lunches
By Kinsey Cave on August 25th, 2011School has now officially begun in the Houston area. With the return of school comes the long list of items that your child needs in order to succeed in the classroom including: books, pencils, back packs, and so on. With the endless laundry-list of items to take care of for back-to-school shopping, one of the [...]
MyPyramid: Sound Nutritional Advice or Guided by Politics?
By Kinsey Cave on August 18th, 2011With the recent changes in the dietary guidelines and the website formerly known as MyPyramid.gov, some people may be curious what has driven these changes in dietary regulations. The newly released MyPlate has a completely different logo and some new features based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines (see MyPyramid vs. MyPlate blog for more info). [...]
Recipe Contest Makeover Winner!
By Carol Nave on June 15th, 2011Congratulations to Merle Granek, winner of the May 2011 Recipe Makeover Contest. Merle used her imagination and good sense to create an easy and delicious recipe that your family will love. And without any of the guilt! Enjoy. Merle’s Stuffed Portobello with Veal Florentine Ingredients: 4 portobello mushrooms 1 lb. lean ground [...]
