Nutrition

Taking the Meat-Free Plunge 

Going meat free isn’t the “fringe diet” it once was. Vegetarian and vegan options are popping up on restaurant menus even in the meat loving state of Indiana. Vegetarian blogs such as “Cookie and Kate” or vegan blogs such as “Pickles and Honey” offer countless recipes for meat-free home cooking. […]

Spicy Foods Boost Weight Loss

Capsaicin is the ingredient in red hot chili peppers that makes most spicy foods spicy. It is also a “functional food” that can help with weight loss. It does this in two ways. Capsaicin increases a feeling of fullness, which helps us cut down on how much we eat. Capsaicin […]