Foods high in Potassium

Foods high in Potassium

by | Nov 15, 2013 | Food & Eating, Healthy Eating

We’re going to talk about a wonderful mineral called potassium. Potassium has multiple roles of maintaining the balance of fluids in the body, regulating blood pressure, fluids, and acidity.   Foods Highest in Potassium: Sweet potato, baked: 694mg Tomato paste,...
High and Low Glycemic Index

High and Low Glycemic Index

by | Oct 28, 2013 | Food & Eating, Healthy Eating

You’ve heard of this word, they talk about it with sugar, but what is it? Let me explain that the Glycemic Index is a measure of exactly how fast carbohydrates triggers a rise in your blood sugar. The higher the number, the greater the rise. Low: Lower than 55 Medium:...
Frequently Used Spices

Frequently Used Spices

by | Sep 24, 2013 | Food & Eating, Healthy Eating

I wanted to talk about my favourite spices today. Here are some spices which I keep close with me at all times and find a million ways to use. Used 95% of the Time: Pepper – I love the spicy taste of pepper. It’s the perfect garnish for just about any meal. Himalayan...