Archive for the ‘healthy food’ tag
Avoid the Trap of "Productivity Porn" [Productivity]
The internet is full of productivity tips and techniques, more accurately known as productivity porn. It’s like McDonalds trying to sell you healthy food. You know that is what you should eat, but when you actually get there you end up eating the nutrition-free fast food. More »
Eat Broccoli with Mustard to Boost the Nutritional Value of Both (and Other Strange, Healthy Food Pairings) [Nutrition]
Real nutrition is a complicated, individual science, and there’s no magic bullet, but some foods do compliment each other in odd ways that can help you get the most nutritional benefit from both. The trick is figuring out how to get both of them in your diet at the same time. Broccoli, for example, is great for you, but cooking it can inhibit your body’s ability to absorb some of its benefits. Add a dollop of mustard, which contains the enzyme you need (and that cooking destroyed) to maximize its health benefits. More »
Learn to Talk Like a Chef to Get Family and Friends to Eat Healthy Food [Nutrition]
Eating healthy is easy to some, but for others, “healthy” and “good for you,” are synonymous with “boring” and “taste-free.” Now, we know that’s not true at all, but if you’re looking to make a healthy change at your table, the best way to beat back resistance is to start talking like a chef when you describe what’s for lunch or dinner. More »