Supplement of the week: Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine is one of the best-selling supplements at AFP Center. Up until now, I was not aware of its benefits. Phosphatidylserine is a naturally occurring phospholipid found in the inner cell...
View ArticleCauliflower Chowder
Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup coconut milk; 1¼ tsp....
View ArticleMake Groceries Last Longer
Groceries can be expensive, having to throw them due to spoilage can feel like such a waste of money. Luckily Times magazine has some few tips on how to keep certain groceries longer. 1. Store onions...
View ArticleThanksgiving Recipe Substitute: Garlic Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”
Hope everyone has a great weekend. Since Thanksgiving is coming up and many may start grocery shopping this weekend…might as well give you a more nutritious “mashed potato” recipe. Cauliflower mashed...
View ArticleTurkey, celery, & apple stuffing
Ingredients 1 lb extra lean ground turkey; 1 tbsp cooking fat; 4 stalks celery, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 apple, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; Generous amount of poultry mix or sprigs of fresh...
View ArticleLink Between Processed Foods and Depression
It looks like what you eat can affect your mental health. According to an article in Natural News, gut bacteria can transmit information to your brain via the vagus nerve. For this reason, the gut is...
View ArticleHow To Cook With Coconut Flour
If you’re familiar with AFP and our nutritional stance, then you know we do not promote the consumption of grains. If you like your “bready” foods, you can make your own breads by replacing wheat flour...
View ArticleFree Range or Cage Free Eggs…Organic? What Does it Really Mean!
Health conscious people usually opt for the free range, cage free, or organic eggs. Eggs contain complete proteins, carotenoids, betaine, tryptophan and tyrosine. In order words, eggs are great for you...
View ArticleWeight Watcher Vs. Gym Membership
While looking through Journal Articles, I came across an interesting one: Comparison of a commercial weight loss program to a fitness center. The aim of the study was to determine which program is more...
View ArticleNaturally Ease PMS Symptoms
PMS symptoms can vary from acne, bloating, feeling tired, trouble sleeping, headaches, food cravings, mood swings, irritability, constipation, and trouble concentrating. Instead of grabbing over the...
View ArticleFoods With The Most Pesticides
Certain pesticides have been linked to infertility, birth, defects, ADHD, and certain cancers. The following are the foods that contain the most pesticides which means the organic options are best. 1....
View ArticleGrind The Perfect Coffee…Just Like We Do :)
It’s no secret that we love our coffee at AFP Center. You can drink it as a pre-workout or just drink it because it tastes wonderful. One of the secrets to great tasting coffee is buying whole bean...
View ArticleHerbs You Can Grow To Make Your Food Taste Yummy
1. Rosemary: It tastes great on meats and eggs. It can easily be grown indoors in a pot. To make it easier on yourself, cut about 4 inches of rosemary instead of using seeds. Put the cut rosemary in a...
View ArticleStand Up For Yourself Against Medical Bullies
Most people do not think, nor have a clue you can cure cancer with foods. There are labels that the FDA slap on an organic product which sometimes will say food can not claim to cure any disease or...
View ArticleYes, Another Avocado Blog! Eat The Seed
This time, it’s about the avocado seed. You know, the big round seed we all throw out. Turns out, it is filled with beneficial nutrients. A study in 2003 found that the seed contains 70% more...
View ArticleSafest Fish To Eat
The fish you are eating may be drugged out. There’s no doubt that fish can be a very healthy food source but not when it is laced with dangerous chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Plants are not always...
View ArticleSad News…1/2 of What Americans Eat Is Junk!
I personally refer to junk food as highly processed food with little to no nutritional value and usually filled with sugar or artificial sweeteners. New data from Tufts University in Boston and the...
View ArticleHow To Get More Fats In Your Diet
I found out that eating plenty of fats is not as simple as it sounds. Sure, I can just eat a ton of bacon but living off of bacon is not as fun as it sounds (although it is very delicious). The key is...
View ArticleLow Energy Sweetners Better Than Water to Reduce Weight!…Oh Wait, Study...
A study that was published back in November in the International Journal of Obesity, suggested that low beverage sweeteners may be better at aiding in weight loss maybe even more than water. First, I...
View Article“Fluffy” Pets
Humans are not the only ones with increasing rates of obesity. Our best friends are also growing horizontally. Sure, chubby dogs may seem cute and we may call them “fluffy” or “puffy” but obesity also...
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