I am not going to try and sugar coat it (pun intended) but I have never been the best baker. However, with all my down time I have been trying to get better at something I have been terrible at, aka baking. I stumbled upon this random recipe that was lemon brownies and I thought…
I am going to start this post off with two questions for you…. They may not taste exactly the same (everything always tastes better when someone else makes things for you), but you can get pretty darn close. You can ‘candy’ any nut, I chose pecans because I was making carrot cake. Recipe is below…
(Food) Allergy vs. Intolerance vs. Sensitivity Are you finding yourself tired, bloated, oozing purple goo, and looking for the magic trick to tell you how to fix all your problems? Do you check the validity of every commercial you hear or see to determine if that product is what it says it is? Most often…
Breakfast should be fun, actually all meals should be fun, not something you dread. Some will argue breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I may go slightly against the grain…. but only because I think every meal is important. This coincides with my principles of eating a balanced diet and giving your…
I am sure you have seen posts about “boosting your immune system,” especially over the past few months, but do you really want to “boost” your immune system or would you rather “support” everyday all day? Immune Function: The immune system is an incredible network of cells that is hard-wired into your central nervous system…
Calcium In addition to the creamy goodness of cheese, dairy contains a little mineral known as Calcium. Ninty-nine percent of calcium is stored in your bones and teeth, but what about that other little 1%? Calcium, has other jobs in addition to maintaining bones and teeth; it assists with the dilation and constriction of your…
Essential Fatty Acids – Omega-3s & Omega-6s Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids. Essential, meaning your body cannot make it therefore, it must be consumed through foods. Omega-3s are “the building bricks” of your brain. They help prevent inflammation, increase blood flow, hormone production and enhance the immune system. In contrast, Omega-6s are known to…
German roots run deep in the Fuhrmann family. Here is my grandparents story about coming to America, which may tie into my hunger for adventure.
Nutrition Highlights Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are friends! I like to explain carbohydrates as the gasoline in your tank. When your body breaks down carbohydrates, those carbohydrates are broken down into a molecule called glucose. Glucose is then stored in your muscles and liver. Depending on what your weight goals are, will determine what type and how much…
Breakfast doesn’t have to be difficult especially during the week. We all have experienced those hectic times when we are trying to get the kids to school or yourself off to work and that is just life. In this case there are short cuts you are allowed to make, setting yourself up for success. I…