Our third installment of the macronutrient series is about Carbohydrates. Last month, I wrote about fat, and how important it is to vitamin absorption, hormone production and simply our experience with food. Fat promotes satiety (i.e. feelings of fullness) and adds flavor and texture to foods—don’t go fat-free!
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Cold Weather Breakfasts
Just like fall salads, last month’s column, the humble oat can also be versatile and seasonal. Oats have long been considered a health food, and with their ease of preparation, they should be a wintertime (if not year-round!) staple for each of us.
Summer Produce is Peaking
We’ve finally hit that sweet spot in the middle of summer when the corn is sweet, the tomatoes are juicy and the peppers are vibrant. The farmer’s market is at its best. Eating these three vegetables (Oops, two are technically fruits!) when they are at peak freshness maximizes both their taste and nutrition.
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