SWFL IMA Health and Nutrition

Preserving Lentils I have surely spoken of the ridiculous nutrient density of the mighty lentil; yet if I have neglected such, the lentil is perhaps the most cost-effective source of dietary protein available anywhere. A measly one-quarter cup dry serving offers 8 grams of protein. A standard 2 cup package costs less than two dollars at your local grocery store. For those two dollars, 64 grams of protein are yours and can provide a hot meal for minimum effort. Lentils aren’t without their drawbacks; they are small, hard pods that look anything but appetizing, yet with the correct preparation, you can eat quality nutrition to keep your training program consistently achievable. For this recipe, you will need: 2 Mason Jars 1 Cup Lentils 2 Tsp Salt (To taste) Seasoning 1 Tbsp Vinegar ...

Now that we have discussed two major categories of nutrition, macro nutrients and micro nutrients, you might be lost as to how one can get enough in their diet without spending a lot of money on expensive health food, health supplements, and organic food which is supposedly a lot healthier than non-organic. Perhaps the idea of taking multiple health supplements turns you off completely; trust me, I get this. If you are a person like I just described, then there is plenty good news for you in this post.  After many years of taking supplements and shelling out cash for expensive protein powders, I have developed a plan to get these vital nutrients from regular food. Out of your three macro nutrients, protein is arguably the most difficult to come by at a reasonable price. Specific amino acids, the building blocks of protein, can be beneficial in higher quantities. Knowing which foods contain those amino acids in large quantities can make a big difference in your recovery. Simply by e...

          If you are like me, trying to learn more on the subject of nutrition can be a frustrating and difficult task, especially when one does not necessarily know where to begin.          While I am not formally educated on the subject, just like you, I began with a desire to understand proper nutrition as a method to retain health at older ages, feel better, be more focused, and live the best life that I could. My first true experience with health knowledge began with a documentary called "Food Matters," which was a collection of interviews from various health professionals, often nutritionists and alternative medicine practitioners, who set up the comparison between proper nutrition and modern medicine. Essentially, the contrast was made that nutrition and health come first and could prevent a costly trip to the hospital.           Hospitals are an indispensable resource to our society an...