Trending these days is coconut oil in cooking, baking, even daily coffee. A lot of the buzz around coconut oil comes from its medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). This type of fat is rapidly metabolized in the liver so it’s immediately available as an energy source. It’s also easier to burn off and harder to store as fat. That’s just the beginning! Some evidence shows MCTs in coconut oil can increase energy expenditure compared to the same amount of calories from longer chain f

I often get the question, how do I add flavor and change up my recipe routine without adding sugar, fat and sodium? In honor of National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme of savor the flavor of eating right, its worth to explore culinary options. If you’re sick of the same old chicken, brown rice and broccoli every night here are a few suggestions that will reinvent your plate without the added calories. {Spices} Turmeric is a herbal remedy with anti-inflammatory benefits