The Nutritarian

Healthy Eating Insight

The Best Recipes of March

March is here with the promise of warmer weather, longer days, and an abundance of fresh produce.  As it draws to a close, we’re sharing some of our favorite, fast recipes to celebrate the arrival of spring! From a bright green smoothie to fresh and colorful wraps, these are perfect for ushering in a new […]

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Fast Lane to Health-why us?

Get in the Fast Lane to Health® We create healthy, vegan snacks that taste like a treat.  Our Elevated Snacks™, Superfood Fudge™ & Superfood Muffins™ are satiating & nutrient dense without any added sugars.  This brand will tantalize your taste buds in a natural, hit the spot healthy way™, because we care about human beings […]

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Sweet Home Organics and Garlic Scapes

Sweet Home Organic Farm in St. Charles, my hometown, turned me on to Garlic Scapes.  Much milder than garlic since odors were not seeping from my pours and breath as with the vampire repellent.   Certainly my new favorite right now.  Sweet Home Organics Farm produced some of the best purple kale I’ve had as […]

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Risotrante Quartino: Pizzeria & Wine Bar

Our pizza was covered, literally, with arugula, squash, fresh mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus, and onion.  I have had better sauce, not enough flavor for me, but with so many nutrients and a nice chewy crust, I choose not to complain. Moving on to the prize-winning salad.  My eyes followed an enormous array of leafy greens chock full […]

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Live Well

Several excellent resources for weight-loss and nutritional guidance: Shakeology.com/fastlane2health  Beachbody.com/fastlane2health Livestrong.com  Other Health Resources: Dietary Guidelines for Americans http://www.dietaryguidelines.gov MyPyramid.gov http://www.mypyramid.gov Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans http://www.health.gov/paguidelines Nutrition.gov http://www.nutrition.gov healthfinder.gov http://www.healthfinder.gov Health.gov http://health.gov U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion http://www.cnpp.usda.gov Food and Nutrition Service http://www.fns.usda.gov Food and Nutrition Information Center […]

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