Do you have a child (or spouse) that doesn’t enjoy eating too many veggies? Or maybe even yourself? Let’s get creative! There are many ways of adding vegetables to your meals in a way that tastes delicious. Whether it’s savory or dessert, let’s explore what you can do with vegetables. Puree One of the easiest
Vegetables, fruits, grains, fats, herbs, and spices can provide your body with nutrients that target different functions. Did you know that certain foods can help your body absorb certain nutrients better and at higher rates or percentages? Check these out: Non-Heme Iron-Rich Foods & Vitamin C Non-heme iron-rich foods, plant-based sources, when paired with vitamin
We all know that drinking plenty of water and fluids is beneficial for our health. It is recommended that women drink 11.5 cups of water and men drink 15,5 cups of water per day. But remember, 20% of those can usually come from foods. Although water is the easiest way to get your hydration on,
You’ve probably heard all the fuss around kombucha, but what is it? And is it beneficial for our health? Kombucha is a fermented drink usually made with black tea, yeast, sugar, and water. Although this fizzy drink has recently become popular, it has existed for thousands of years. It is estimated that this drink was
After a stressful day, sometimes simply falling asleep seems like another chore. Sleep disturbances and issues may be due to external or internal factors like stress, medications, sleep disorders, environment, etc. Many factors go into creating better sleeping habits and hygiene like reading a book before bed, saying away from electronics before bed, an exercise
Healthy eating can sometimes come at a price. But with a few tips and tricks up your sleeve, eating healthy can be super affordable and accessible. Many people think that eating healthy means eating organic, all-natural, unprocessed, etc. Of course, eating that way would be ideal, but financially for many, it is not. And that’s
Ketogenic Diet The keto diet has been talked about everywhere in the last couple of years! Celebrities, physicians, nutritionists, and many other health professionals have recommended it for weight loss. But where did it come from? Is it safe? Can anyone do it? Is it sustainable? Let’s mull over these questions a bit… History In
With spring break and summer just around the corner, vacation days and trips are coming up. When we are on vacation and surrounded by family and friends, we sometimes throw balance out the door. But remember, just because you are on vacation does not mean that you can’t achieve your health and weight loss goals.
When we come across exercise programs on social media or tv, they tend to promote things like “beach body,” “21-day abs,” “summer body,” “transform your body in 30 days,” etc. Exercise can help with accomplishing a healthy physique, whatever that may look like. However, many of these programs forget to mention the other factors that
When it comes to weight loss, we often tend to cut out foods high in fats and those that are carbohydrate-dense. However, we tend to forget about the hidden calories found in our drinks. Drinks like sweet teas, juices, coffee, sodas, or sports drinks may have added sugar and fats that increase your daily calorie
