cereal

Barley is generally known to be a key ingredient in the making of beer, but it is in fact a cereal grain and one of the most nutritious cereal grains at that. Barley is used in many different foods including casseroles, breads, cakes, and soups. Barley is very low on the glycemic index so it provides a long-lasting source of energy and helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Most people have a sweet tooth but how they deal with their cravings varies.  Recent studies have shown that around 70% of people eat way too much sugar on a daily basis.  Sugar causes inflammation in the body and constantly eating sweet foods does all kinds of harm to your internal body not to mention your external body.

If your goal is to not only build muscle and lose fat but to just be healthy, take a good look at your diet. Some of the foods that you think are healthy may be hurting you. Here are five foods that you likely label as healthy or a light snack but in fact are harmful to your body:

If you have kids, you should know about the importance of a healthy diet-especially first thing in the morning.

We all know that skipping out on breakfast is a big no-no. Taking an extra couple of minutes in the morning to nourish your body is a great way to get your metabolism going and fuel up for the day ahead with the correct combination of nutrients.

We have all heard before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast are slimmer, may live longer, and are even more mentally aware.

So you’re looking to cut morning calories out and maintain a nutrient-rich diet? Don’t throw out the cereal box! Whole grain breakfast options will solve this diet dilemma. You can have your cereal and eat it too.