A nutrient is a chemical substance found in food that keeps our bodies humming along. As such, nutrients are really invaluable. Nutritional science groups them into 6 classes, based on function: 1. Carbohydrates 2. Fats 3. Proteins 4. Minerals 5. Vitamins 6. Water That’s it, no more, no less! Just get each of these in the […]
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Cooking a Balanced Meal, 101
We bought into the notion that “you are what you eat” a long time ago, hook, line, and sinker. While restaurant food often tastes amazing, we prefer what we cook at home for many reasons: less fat/quality fat, less salt, more vegetables without a fuss, better quality ingredients overall. Recipes abound everywhere: this post is for those who […]