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Become Nutrient Rich in 2010

This morning, as I woke up for the first Monday in 2010, I was greeted by an article written by the Bluebird Market, the “Eco-friendliest local growers and artisans organic market”. It said… Becoming Nutrient-Rich in 2010. That is a rally cry if I’ve ever heard one because it says something very powerful and something we assert here at NutrientRich.com – The more you eat Nutrient Rich... [Read more]

Do you find it difficult to eat healthy during the holidays?

If so, you are not alone… Most people want to eat better, but they are simply swamped with great tasting foods served with love, that are unfortunately, often times poor in nutrients and in many cases junk. They “give in” for good reasons and are forced to endure the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving and eventually start the New Year with yet another resolution to eat better, or go on... [Read more]

7 Smoothie Truths

I love this article by Craig Ballantyne, Author of The Lazy Man’s Guide to Vegetarian Eating. Here it is… Smoothies can be heavenly…and they can also be evil for the belly. And I’ve learned a lot about smoothies – or what I prefer to call, “Blender Drinks” – in the last 8 weeks as part of my Veggie Lifestyle. Here’s some truths about blender drink smoothies… YES, you can add... [Read more]

10 Vegetarian protein sources

OK, here are the 10 vegetarian protein sources, straight from Craig’s Ballantyne’s blog. I will add that there is protein in everything, but one of the richest sources of protein, is greens, broccoli, kale, romaine, spinach, and more… yes greens! 1. Ezekial cereal This Almond flavoured cereal packs a lot of punch for a breakfast meal, coming in at 8 grams of protein per ½ cup of cereal. And... [Read more]

Is Meat Addictive?

For years, I wondered why people, including myself at one point, would feel so tired when making a rapid transition to a nutrient rich diet. Lethargy, would raise the questions, “Am I getting enough nutrients?” Enough Protein, iron etc? I knew intuitively at that time that it had something to do with vital energy, the stimulating qualities of animal products and the less stimulating effects of... [Read more]

5 Top Energy Foods

By John Allen Mollenhauer The next time your energy drops, skip the caffeine and fuel up with one of these foods! Note: you don’t have to “give up” caffeine all together, but you can “eliminate” it when you no longer have a need for it (maybe never if you are a coffee lover). But beware that caffeine does not increase your energy; it actually makes you more exhausted! There is only one way... [Read more]

Healthy Additions – Nutrient Rich for Superior Health!

Joel Fuhrman MD, the Nutritional Excellence guru of guru’s, has done it again! His company just came out with Dr Fuhrman’s Healthy Additions the line of “no sodium” soups that are Nutrient Rich for Superior Health! I can’t wait to load up on these… VitaBeanaVegaMin soup contains the full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and phytochemicals from carefully selected, natural, nutrient-rich... [Read more]

It’s not just the food and it’s calories that cause weight gain

Many people believe weight gain is the result of too many calories. While this is often true, all weight gain is actually comprised of three components: Fat Water Lean muscle weight These components, which lead to increased fat and water weight in particular (even lean muscle gain), can vary significantly. As weight is gained these components change depending on the following factors: Genetics ... [Read more]

Protein Bar Recipe with Nutrient Rich Insights

My good friend Michele Katz and I recently attended a nutrition seminar at a local Tai Quan Do facility for athletes. The seminar was put on by a local graduate of the Center for Integrated Nutrition, Rebecca Johns. Rebecca is a certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach. I’d just finished a great bike ride and was all set to be motivated by Rebecca’s expertise, when she surprised us with [Read more] Spread... [Read more]

Green Foods Or Lean Foods?

By JAM, the founder of Nutrient Rich This question has been on the minds of many people for decades, particularly over the last 50 years. ‘Green or lean’ raises countless questions around health (whether you’ll get enough nutrients) and weight. What’s the best way to lose weight or burn fat when you diet? Is it green foods or lean foods? [Read more] Spread the easy green living love: