Education around family nutrition sounded a lot like this when I was a child: “You’ve got to start eating more vegetables, or YOU WILL DIE!” I was that child who ate from three “food...
As a college student, walking into a dining hall with endless possibilities can be overwhelming. One meal swipe allows you to pile up your options till you can’t eat anymore. But having a meal...
Living a full life is easier with a full stomach. According to a review from the National Library of Medicine, aging adults are facing nutritional deficiencies that cause a decline in health. But, with...
As our bodies change with age, so do our nutritional needs. The physical changes that accompany aging require us to pay attention and adjust our diet as necessary. Adrien Paczosa, chief clinical officer and...
This timeless dish brings together the best of all worlds in an eye-catching presentation that makes an effortless transition from plate to palate. Smashed Yukon Potato Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon gold potato 1 pound...
Are you an ectomorph, endomorph or mesomorph? These aren’t alien names but rather the most common body types that shape our structure – including muscle mass and body fat levels. In the 1940s, Dr....
Fitness and nutrition can seem confusing and complicated, in no small part thanks to the abundance of information and misinformation inundating our social media and news feed daily. With the impatience and short attention...
As “natural” and holistic practices have increased in popularity, figuring out how to approach detoxification of the body hasn’t been left out of the equation. In fact, you can naturally detox your liver by...
The bustle of a busy restaurant is an experience most of us can envision — with quick-paced waiters and loud conversations that cultivate an inviting ambiance for customers. But what happens when you take...
How far is too far to get the perfect body and mindset? Plastic surgery can change your appearance, sleeping pills can help with insomnia and Tylenol can ease chronic pain – but what if...
Not all fats are created equal; some are better than others. There hasn’t always been the question of which fats to eat — at one time, the only fats available were found in virgin...
We were always raised to eat enough veggies, but how much is too much? Plant foods, such as spinach, potatoes, peanuts, almonds and chocolate, contain oxalates, which can be overconsumed, leading to the development...
If there’s one thing Austin has no shortage of, it’s great food. So much of Austin’s culture revolves around sharing meals around the city with friends and family. With the uptick in takeout availability...
This year, let Austin’s unique food scene take care of Christmas dinner for you so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones. AFM has created this...
Do you ever find yourself going for a second helping of a meal and later realizing you ate too much food? Overeating can feel miserable for several reasons — it's uncomfortable, it can drain...
Gardening in Austin sometimes feels like it can only be a spring, summer and fall activity — you plant in the spring, grow in the summer and harvest in the fall. But an Austin...
There are wins and losses that mark each year, and we recognize not all end-of-the-year reflections are celebratory — a business lost, a loved one passed or a passion project failed. But we get...