Tag Archives: fiber

Sugar Content of Common Fruits - Choose Wisely!

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Yesterday I posted Five Fruits with the Highest Sugar Load in response to a reader question. That post shares the top five fruits with the highest sugar load per serving.

This post will list fruits and show you the carb count, the fiber, and then the net carbs. Net carbs are what you get when you subtract the fiber from the sugar. Fiber helps slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream, so the more the better.

For fun, I’ve also included the equivalent of sugar in teaspoons (from the net carb count). Naturally, comparing fruit to sugar doesn’t take the nutrition of fruit into account - that is for another post… Continue reading →

Antioxidant Omega-3 “Berry” Greens - review and giveaway!

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Do you eat enough vegetables?

If you’re like me and most other Americans, you probably don’t get 5-9 servings a day.

This is why I was interested in trying Tropical Traditions’ Antioxidant Omega-3 “Berry” Greens.

I had tried one other powdered greens brand a few years ago, and although I knew it was good for me, it was hard to get past the blast of “greens” that I was tasting. I never finished the bottle :(

Antioxidant Omega-3 “Berry” Greens to the rescue!

When I first tried it, the sweet berry flavor filled my mouth first, followed by a subtle greens taste that was quickly whisked away. It’s not a thick, goopy drink, but is as easy to drink as water.

My kids would rather not drink it straight like I can (it’s likely the green color). However, I found it very easy to “hide” Antioxidant Omega-3 “Berry” Greens in a smoothie. Continue reading →

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds - and a challenge

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Did you know one tablespoon of chia seeds contains 2,375mg’s of omega-3′s? Chia seeds are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Chia seeds contain the highest known proportion of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) at over 60%. The omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is 3:1. They also contain 19-23% complete protein, providing all essential amino acids in appropriate balance.

Chia seeds are the superfood.

Unlike flax seed, another high source of omega-3′s, they don’t need to be ground before consuming. You can toss them on salads or in your yogurt, add to banana bread, or make a fruit pudding (recipes below).

Due to the strong antioxidant activity, the omega-3′s (DHA, EPA) are not easily oxidized like they are in flax seeds which don’t contain antioxidants.

Here is a breakdown of nutrients that you will find in one serving (2 TBSP) of chia seeds… Continue reading →