Grits are healthy because of their make up corn, water and salt. There are a not a lot of preservatives in grits and they are considered to be one of the more natural forms of cereal one can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Remember the ‘Grits’ scene in “My Cousin Vinny?” Grits are extremely […]

Tortillas are an American food, and the major American grain crop is maize, which is gluten free. However, tortilla chips are made of grain flour, and gluten is a protein found in grains, specifically wheat, barley and rye. Since there are dozens of brands making variations on this tasty favorite, it’s important to check the […]

Pistachio nuts are actually seeds from the Pistachio tree and are closely related to the Cashew. Pistachios are loved worldwide and eaten to the tune of 2.5 billion pounds. So are pistachios fattening? Yes, to the tune of 57 grams of fat per cup. But it’s not as bad as it sounds. 50 of those […]

Whether you are a beginner or old hat at working out, it is important to wear the right clothing.  Fitness clothing should be comfortable, stretchy and breathable.  Fitness disasters have occurred because of the wrong types of clothing being worn to the gym. There are several guidelines that should be followed to avoid embarrassments or […]