Having a glass of wine with lunch in the middle of your work day won’t kill you. I had never tried it until today. From healthyliving.com: "Red wine contains numerous antioxidants, including a generous amount of the rare, beneficial compound known as resveratrol. Drinking red wine in moderation offers numerous health benefits, says MayoClinic.com. If you enjoy the flavor and … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday – Ground Almonds and Dates
“I’m a movement by myself, but I’m a force when we’re together,” said the date to the almond. These two nutritional warriors are fabulous on their own, but combined, they satisfy any craving you may have. Yes, I just quoted Ne-yo, and yes I’m humiliated.My splendid ex-wife, Lisa, laughs when I tell her it’s time for my afternoon snack. So what if I’m a giant toddler? If my … [Read more...]
Almond versus Peanut Butter
In Little League, everyone’s a winner. In the battle of almond versus peanut butter, we’re not teaching sportsmanship, but we don’t really need to crown a champion, either.In order to have an intelligent discussion on this topic, let’s state the obvious – this discussion is about the virtues of almonds and peanuts; their form as pastes is mostly … [Read more...]
Almond Milk
Almonds are unquestionably better than almond milk, but almond milk is a healthier choice than some other substitutes.I’ll get straight to the point. I’m not a fan of processed products that mimic a desirable culinary experience. Between soy masquerading as bacon, Veganaise and other counterfeit products that attempt to bridge the gap, we’re led away from original forms of … [Read more...]
Protein Without Meat
Warning! I’m going to be playful in this post. If you’re feeling sensitive, go read another washed up athlete’s blog.From Norah Jones: It's him or me that's what he said, But I can't choose between a vegan and a pot head, So I chose you because you're sweet, And you give me lots of lovin' and you eat meat, And that's how you became my only man of the hour I've been … [Read more...]