5-Minute Garlic Rosemary Gravy over Roasted Chicken & Root Vegetable
Don’t you wish the grocery store would get a little more creative with their ready-made options? Or maybe you’re trying to avoid certain ingredients...
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21 Factors that Affect Your Blood Glucose
Your blood sugar numbers are great, right? Most people that answer “Yes”, may base this on a fasting glucose test performed as part of a yearly checkup. Unfortunately, this test is far from comprehensive and doesn’t show you a full picture of how you’re managing glucose on a daily basis. …
7 Strategies to Break Your Bad Nutrition Habits
We eat the way we do for a myriad of underlying reasons, and many of these factors weren’t necessarily in our control when our behavior development around food started. Some human eating behaviors even come from our remote ancestors and instinctual survival needs! With habits being so deeply rooted, they …
Does Sugar Weaken Your Immune System?
The bottom line: Yes, sugar intake weakens the immune response and impacts your overall health through a complex interplay of hormonal, metabolic, and immunologic processes.
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Workout Nutrition 101
When it comes to working out — whether that means some light exercise to shed a few pounds or heavy training for competition — many people don’t realize that the food they eat is fundamental to their success. And that goes for what they eat before, during, and...
Scary Good Acorn Bites
It’s SCARY how good these Halloween treats are! And….GOOD FOR YOU! Dip red or green grapes in some velvety smooth white chocolate and then dip the tops in crushed peanuts. Turn them on their bottom and voila, they resemble cute little acorns! These are the perfect...
How to Overcome the Dreaded ‘Freshman 15′
The first year or two of college is probably the most stressful time of your life up to that point. That’s one reason so many students gain weight during their freshman year. But it isn’t just stress; it’s trading healthy dinners with protein and vegetables for...
Entrée Spotlight: Sicilian Beef Stew Over Creamy Polenta
Our Sicilian Beef Stew over Creamy Polenta is an entrée that spans the length of one of the biggest culinary influencers in the world: Italy. Inspired by the rich blend of robust flavors, for which this small Italian island is known, our chefs artfully season...
Pumpkin Maca Hot Chocolate
It’s time for pumpkins, and all the health benefits that come along with them this time of year! A few tablespoons whisked into hot chocolate supply our eyes with rejuvenating Vitamin A, our post-workout bodies with Potassium, our immune systems with Vitamin C, and...
Entrée Spotlight: Italian Beef Sandwich with Sautéed Peppers and Onions
Chicago cuisine is probably best known for deep dish pizza – not sure why they call it a pizza, it is really more of a pie! But did you know that there is another Italian-inspired American dish that has its roots in the Windy City? That’s right, the ever popular...
Truffle Oil Roasted Delicata Squash
Enjoy this fantastically delicious winter squash right now! With cooler nights and colorful leaves upon us, elevate your palate and infuse your senses with this flavorful and user-friendly squash. Keeping it simple is the key to success with this super...
Why Is Obesity Trending in America?
Since the 1960s, obesity has become an epidemic in America, and its rise is clearly linked to increases in diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and in some cases mental illness. In fact, obesity increases the likelihood of all causes of mortality — and a...
Entrée Spotlight: Organic Supergrain Pasta, Blackened Chicken Breast & Pistachio Pesto
Italy is known as being the home of some of the most flavorful and delicious meals in the world. Whether it is rustic, hearty dishes from Northern Italy or light, coastal-inspired entrees from Southern Italy, Italian cuisine can be found at Metabolic Meals. A great...
Entrée Spotlight: Lemon Avocado Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted Fall Vegetables
After marinating in a seasoned blend of tangy fresh-squeezed lemon and cold-pressed California avocado oil for 18 hours, our Lemon Avocado Marinated Flank Steak is thinly sliced so that each piece melts in your mouth. To add a little caramelized crunch to this...
