As promised, here are a few examples of MyPlate meals, or as Neal calls them--"happy-healthy plates". The March Challenge of the Month is to make your own MyPlate meal and send us a photo of your creation. My examples aren't perfect, and yours don't need to be either. In fact, I usually incorporate dairy and fruit into my meals and... Continue Reading →
when you cook for yourself at home, you have the ability to control how much of what to add to the dish In Helena for the holidays, my family and I decided to eat breakfast at a café one morning. The café holds only a handful of people and we were seated at a table where... Continue Reading →
By focusing on fresh foods that are close the source, you are giving your body the vital nutrients that only nature can provide. This week, it's back to the six tenets from My Nutrition Philosophy (See post on October 11). The third tenet is: Choose whole foods over processed. Get into the habit of looking at... Continue Reading →
This week I'm focusing on the second of six tenets from My Nutrition Philosophy (See post on October 11). Eat more plants. Plants contain phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber; compounds that do amazing things in the body to improve health. You do not need to be a vegetarian to do this. Include fruits and vegetables with each... Continue Reading →
An optimal diet is a balance of complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats. All food is composed of one or more of the following: carbohydrates, protein, or fat. These are known as macro (or “big”) nutrients. Each macronutrient plays an important role in how our body functions. For optimal health, it’s important to include... Continue Reading →
Introducing Montana Meals! Montana is full of opportunity for outdoor fun and fitness - fueling your body properly is essential to making the most of these opportunities! Whether you want to have the energy to go on a hike after work, or you want to lose some weight so you can participate fully in your... Continue Reading →
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