Maize (from Spanish: maíz after Taíno mahiz), also known as corn, is a large grain plant first domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The six major types of corn are dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn, and sweet corn. The leafy stalk of the plant produces separate ears, which are fruits, yielding kernels (often erroneously called seeds). Maize kernels are often used in cooking as a starch. […]
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a root vegetable and dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. The sweet potato is only distantly related to the potato. Although the soft, orange sweet potato is often called a “yam” in parts of North America, the sweet potato is botanically very distinct from a genuine yam […]
Summer is here! Which means nice warm weather and barbecues. But you’ve been working so hard on getting beach ready or just trying to get healthier, you don’t want to ruin it. Here are a few tips to help you stay healthy and safe during the summer months. Food-Just because you are attending a cookout, […]
Have you found yourself wishing on every birthday candle for your 20 something metabolism to make a surprise comeback? You’re not alone. The reality is that a combination of physiological and lifestyle factors turns losing weight and keeping it off into a bit more of a battle as you age. While there’s no magic potion […]
You Have A Big EGO. What’s the first thing you do upon entering the gym? Well, duh. Bench press, as much weight as possible, til’ failure and not a rep short. I mean, I get it. If you didn’t do this, how would everyone else in the gym know that you are strong? Look, you […]
Either you are an athlete, weekend warrior or not, your body has its good days and bad. I can guarantee that sometimes you felt like you can conquer the world and other days you can’t even imagine stepping out of bed. As long as you understand your “weak days” are only a temporary part of […]
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