International

Found in many different countries.

All foods were not created equal from the storage point of view, some freeze beautifully, some less so. The same could be argued about meals.

We all hate to love holiday meals because they can be a low carb diet disaster and many of us can trace our love for carbs right back to the holiday meals. From the breaded stuffing to the creamy green bean casserole to the sweet potatoes covered in marshmallows to the mounds of buttery dinner rolls, each dish outdid the next in a serious attempt at getting us almost immobile. The holiday meal was a text-book case for carb-loading; a meal any marathoner would be happy to eat.

We are what we eat. All of us have known for some time good nutrition is essential to prevent disease. According to the latest research, we also are what our parents and grandparents ate and our children will not only inherit our genes, they will inherit our food experiences as well.

Is there a list of healthy foods to eat?

Let us make one, including all the nutrients the human body needs to maintain health and stamina.

Perhaps you have enjoyed shredded coconut through the years in cookies or other desserts. This sweet treat can be enjoyed in so many other ways.