After A Workout – Food

Kerry McClure – Practical Wellness May 4, 2015 I’m often asked when and what do I eat after a workout… My general rule of thumb is to eat within 1 hour of a workout and eat a good combination of protein, slow complex carbs (fiber) and fat. Recovery foods...

Fermented Foods

Kerry McClure – Practical Wellness April 29, 2015 Today’s post is a continuation of my post from Monday about the benefits of fermented foods…. 85 ways to eat more fermented foods. This wonderful resource includes… 13 recipes for fermented...

Nightshade Foods

Kerry McClure – Practical Wellness March 18, 2015 Have you heard the term “nightshade” foods? Do you know what they are? “Potatoes, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, tamarios, pepinos, pimentos, paprika, and cayenne peppers...

Persimmon Salsa

Kerry McClure – Practical Wellness February 20, 2015 With the weekend upon us and the Academy Awards on TV Sunday night maybe you are looking for some yummy snacks to share?! Here’s a thought… I LOVE salsa! I always have some variation of salsa in...

Coconut & Almond Milk

Kerry McClure – Practical Wellness February 16, 2015 Homemade milks are fresh, free of additives and preservatives, and you can manage the “nutrient density” of what you are putting in your body: the quality of the ingredients, sugar levels, taste...

Protein Bars

Kerry McClure – Practical Wellness February 4, 2015 Instead of buying protein and breakfast bars, make your own! Store-bought bars tend to be loaded with sugar and protein isolates that are difficult to absorb. When you make your own, you have full control of...