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Posts in category "nutrition"

Chia Seeds: The Latest Superfood

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These omega-3, anti-inflammatory seeds are high in alpha lino-lenicacid and protein, and glutten free.  They help with digestion because they are high in fiber and can actually keep your blood sugar balanced.  They are an ancient Mexican seed from Chiapas. 2 times the amount of protein than most grains 3x the anti-oxidants of blueberries 5... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
May 22, 2012 at 8:58 am
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My 5 Favorite Supplements

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My Favorite Supplements are listed below.  You can click on them to see where to purchase them at fairly reasonable places.  Although I buy them wholesale because of my gym (POW! in the West Loop), I wanted to make sure you could find them at other online retail locations. #1 Pick Isagenix Cleanse for Life... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
May 2, 2012 at 10:41 am
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Why is bacon bad for you?

Why is bacon bad for you?
I am not the biggest fan of bacon, but my brothers and husband really love it.  I will admit I have tried the candied bacon at Honky Tonk (served on a beer no less) and Vosage Mo’s Milk Chocolate Bacon Bar.  It tastes good, I’m just not one of those people that thinks ‘bacon makes everything taste better.’   I am certainly not trying to ruin anyone’s personal love affair with bacon, but I have decided to respond to my husband’s repetitive inquiry, ‘com’on, bacon isn’t that bad for you?’  So I guess in some ways this is a letter to my husband... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
March 27, 2012 at 1:14 pm
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What exactly is one serving of fruits and vegetables?

What exactly is one serving of fruits and vegetables?
I recently read a history of how it came to be known that 5  servings of fruits and vegetables are required for optimum health.  Where exactly did the number 5 actually come from?  A woman named Linia Patel, a Sports Nutritionist also pondered this – she recently investigated this claim. What she determined is that  5... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
March 3, 2012 at 9:07 am
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Do you know why some eggs are brown?

Do you know why some eggs are brown?
I have always wondered why some eggs are brown verse white.  It turns out that brown eggs are more expensive because they come from a different type of hen than the ones that lay white eggs.  There are different breeds of hen.  Those that lay the brown eggs are larger and therefore require more food. ... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 8, 2012 at 8:14 am
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5 Reasons to Eat Bison: The new healthy red meat.

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If a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is what you follow, then the title of this blog will probably upset you.  There seems to be a very well defined line in the sand between those who eat meat and those who don’t.   If you are against meat and believe it has no nutritional value for humans... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 6, 2012 at 3:11 pm
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Should you buy organic? 12 most contaminated foods

Should you buy organic? 12 most contaminated foods
Is organic food really worth it?  I get his question a lot.  I believe it depends on the food.  The biggest motivation to buy organic is to eliminate foods sprayed with pesticides and chemical fertilizers.  Some people position themselves on the organic side for two reasons.  1.) Minimize their exposure of these chemicals, and 2.)... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 29, 2012 at 7:16 pm
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5 Minute Breakfast: Healthy on the Go!

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Breakfast is always hard to squeeze into the morning routine.  You need to be on schedule and not behind one beat to sleep as long as you can and get out the door quickly.  This is my favorite breakfast on the go.  Of course you make this with any healthy bread, like oat bread, whole... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 27, 2012 at 9:33 am
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The White Rice Era is Over: Meet Farro, a Perfect Grain

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There seems to be a grain movement happening in America.  The white rice era is gone, thank god!  Even Chinese restaurants like Dragonfly (on Randolph) are offering brown rice instead of white.  Chicago also has several sushi restaurants playing to the health-minded customer by offering brown and black rice as an option.  One of the most... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 20, 2012 at 9:17 am
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Best Low Fat Quiche

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I love quiche for so many reasons. It tastes good cold and warm.  It is also delicious for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  But quiche is so high in saturated fat and calories that I use to have a hard time justifying making them on a regular basis. Most recipes for making quiche require about: ½... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 15, 2012 at 9:35 am
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