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PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 10 - Food Storage Strategies
When it comes to emergency food storage, it's not just about having enough to eat but also about ensuring that the food you store is nutritious and…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 9 - Alcohol, Body Composition & Preparedness
If you’re not burning fat, you’re storing it. It’s that simple. Successful weight management usually comes down to burning more calories than you consume…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 8 - Food Labels Deciphered
Whether it’s on a carton of eggs at the grocery store or listed on the menu at your favorite restaurant, terms like “free-range,” “grass-fed,” “natural,” and “organic”…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 7 - High Fructose Corn Syrup: Why It Matters
When reading food labels, it's crucial to look beyond calories and macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats) and examine the ingredients list…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 6 - Phytonutrients: What They Are and Why We Need Them
Phytonutrients, also known as phytochemicals, are naturally occurring compounds found in plants. Unlike vitamins and minerals
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 5 - Trans Fats
Trans fats are fats produced by the hydrogenation or partial hydrogenation of liquid vegetable oils, which chemically alters them to become solid…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 4 - Macronutrient: Fats and Oils
Walk down the supermarket aisles of any grocery store and you’ll see packages feeding America’s fear of fats with the "NO FAT/LOW FAT" claims. However…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 3 - Macronutrient: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of sugars, starches, and fiber. Plants produce carbohydrates through photosynthesis, storing…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 2 - Macronutrient Protein
When it comes to overall health, it is important to get adequate amounts of protein throughout the day. Protein is a component of food made up of amino acids…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Lesson 1 - Macronutrients and Micronutrients
Understanding the fundamentals of nutrition is crucial for maintaining optimal health and well-being. Simple nutrition involves balancing…
PNP NUTRITION BASICS: Introduction to Nutrition Basics
Understanding the fundamentals of nutrition is crucial for maintaining optimal health and well-being. Simple nutrition involves balancing…
TOXIC CHEMICALS TO AVOID: Lesson 5 - Use Tools Like Yuka to Stay Informed
You are responsible for what you put in and on your body. With thousands of unfamiliar ingredients in today’s food, cosmetics, and personal care products…
TOXIC CHEMICALS TO AVOID: Lesson 4 - Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)-Other Chemicals to Avoid
The endocrine system is a complex network of glands that produce and secrete hormones—chemical messengers that regulate numerous bodily functions…
TOXIC CHEMICALS TO AVOID: Lesson 3 - Harmful Chemicals and Additives in Personal Care Products
Many personal care products, including skin care items, hair care products, and cosmetics, contain chemicals that have raised health concerns.
TOXIC CHEMICALS TO AVOID: Lesson 2 - Artificial Sweeteners and Additives to Avoid
Artificial sweeteners are regulated by the FDA as food additives. However, this regulation does not apply to substances that are classified as…
TOXIC CHEMICALS TO AVOID: Lesson 1 - The Importance of Reading Food Labels and Identifying Toxic Chemicals
Understanding what you eat begins with reading food labels. These labels provide essential information about the nutritional content and…
TOXIC CHEMICALS TO AVOID: Introduction
Do you know what you are eating? There have been significant advances in food preparation over the last century. Today, more than half…
Home Invasion Tactics
Sadly, home invasions are on the rise. While we always encourage making your home a hard target, many criminals are now using deceptive and manipulative tactics to bypass…
Range Terminology and Essentials
Making the decision to purchase a firearm for recreation, home defense, or self-defense is a significant responsibility that requires thoughtful consideration and extensive training.
Garage Gym Essentials
If you have made the decision to dedicate space in your home for a “Home Gym,” I would recommend you start by asking yourself a few questions: