The Forum

“Ever heard the stereotype of body builders eating bowl after bowl of cottage cheese? There’s a good reason for that,” White says. A half-cup of cottage cheese contains 15 grams of filling, muscle-building protein. Also, in a 2014 BJM Open study of 612 cheeses, it was found to be the lowest-sodium variety. As a rule of thumb, cheeses that are soft and less aged tend to be low in sodium.

Lentils Lentils are a pulse that is used in many cuisines throughout the world; notably, South East Asian countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. Lentils require a long cooking time, but the seeds can be sprouted which makes them ready to eat - and a delicious, healthy snack. Adding a container of sprouted lentils to a lunchbox or picnic basket, perhaps with some chili powder or pepper for flavoring, makes for a delicious and healthy snack.

Now that the snow has arrived in Northern Michigan, people will be divided into two groups. Those that hibernate and those that play outside. Which one are you? What are your favorite winter activities? I love to cuddle in, knit and watch Netflix! But occasionally I like to get out and snow shoe! My partner here at Up North loves to be out skiing and snowboarding with her family!