Month: July 2021

What is a Macronutrient and Why Should I Care?

What is a Macronutrient and Why Should I Care?

This is an interesting question. The short answer is that a  macronutrient is one of three nutrients that your body needs every day in order to… well, to live! They provide the energy needed to maintain your lovely body. Those are: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. 

Omega 3 Fatty Acids – What are they?

Omega 3 Fatty Acids – What are they?

It’s been in the news a lot in the last few years. Omega 3! It’s the new health guarantee! But is it? Well, as always, the hype is partly right. Omega 3 fatty acids are incredibly good for the heart. It’s an acid the body 

Healthy Alternatives to Traditional Foods

Healthy Alternatives to Traditional Foods

I know, we all have comfort foods and foods we were brought up on that we just have to have sometimes. Heck, that’s why it’s called comfort food. But some of the foods we love to eat are not that great for us. That’s why 

What is Dragon Fruit?

What is Dragon Fruit?

Does it breathe fire? Are all dragon fruit controlled by Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones? Does it kill Dwarves, steal their gold and jewels and then take up residence in their mountain kingdom? Obviously not since a dragon fruit is an inanimate object. However,