Need more iron in your diet? “Iron is a naturally occurring mineral and an essential nutrient. This means our bodies need it to function normally but can’t produce it themselves.” Some people are very deficient in iron so it’s important to explore the foods that are high in it and...
5 Vitamin C-Rich Foods
Vitamin C has a lot of benefits especially when you are feeling under the weather and your body is just drained. Besides taking a vitamin C supplement, there are other ways to get the daily intake which is 90 mg/day for men and 75mg/day for women. Citrus fruits are one...
Adding More Fiber to Your Diet
I’m always looking to add some more fiber to my diet, especially since it’s recommended that women get 22 to 28 grams of fiber per day. To put that into perspective, one banana has 3 grams of fiber so you would have to eat 7-9 bananas in one day to...
How Often Should You Poop?
How often should you poop? A question many might be shy to discuss, but in fact your bowel movements are very essential to your overall health. Bowel movements get rid of the waste in your body so it’s important that this is happening on a regular schedule. Everyone’s body is...
Health Benefits of Brussel Sprouts
A highly underestimated veggie in my opinion are brussel sprouts. I don’t think it gets as much love as it deserves and honestly the nutritional benefits are outstanding! Basically a small version of the cabbage, brussel sprouts can be prepared in so many different ways. High in fiber, rich in...
How Cooking at Home Can Help You Lose Weight
We are all tired of spending long hours in the kitchen trying to prepare meals that everyone in the family will enjoy. Sometimes it’s just easier to take-out, or enjoy a nice meal in a favorite restaurant. Besides being very costly, prepared food can have a high calorie tag attached....
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Eating healthy is important for every stage of life and the newest Dietary Guidelines for Americans published by the USDA and HHS say just that. “The newest guidelines emphasize that everyone can benefit from healthy dietary patterns, whether or not you’re trying to lose weight.” Check out 4 of the...
5 Ways to Put Yourself First
Taking care of yourself is very important for your health, especially now in times of hardships, stress, and uncertainty. Self-care is not only good for your physical self, but your emotional well-being. Ask yourself this question… When was the last time you put yourself first?... and if you can’t seem...
What is Bulletproof Coffee?
Today is National Gourmet Coffee Day and whether you enjoy brewing at home or grabbing one at the local coffee shop, bulletproof coffee has become very popular. So, what is bulletproof coffee? In a nutshell, bulletproof coffee is a creamy coffee drink made with coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil....