“You can’t out train a bad diet. Translation: No matter how hard you exercise, if you don’t make healthy food choices, you’ll sabotage all that hard work.” Making healthy food choices is not only important in your weightloss journey, it can actually be quite easy with a few tips and...
10 Healthy Foods That Are Also Great for the Skin
Protecting our skin is very important, especially from harsh environmental hazards. Did you know that food can play a big role in helping keep your skin healthy and looking great? “Foods, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, may help boost skin health and elasticity, and delay the signs...
Are Sunflower Seeds Healthy?
Seeds are an underestimated treat that can be added to a variety of dishes and offer so much nutrition. Some popular seeds are chia, pumpkin, sunflower, flax, and sesame. I prefer sunflower seeds and will add them to salads, homemade granola, yogurt, oatmeal, or just eat them raw. Sunflower seeds...
How to Cook Brussels Sprouts 6 Delicious Ways
Veggie gardens are starting to flourish and soon you will be able to enjoy the labor of your love. What vegetables have you planted in your garden? One vegetable that might not get enough recognition are brussels sprouts. Partially this may be due to the lack of knowing how to...
Fresh Start Smoothie
This shake’s name is fitting for the new year and is the perfect reason to start anew. Fresh Start Smoothie is a high-fiber shake with a serving of veggies and fruits with a creamy texture and zesty flavor. “This healthy, fresh start smoothie is full of good-for-you ingredients!” A great...
How to Make Healthier Versions of Fried Foods
It’s National Fried Chicken Day and as much as that sounds delicious, fried foods are not the healthiest options for clean eating. The good news is there are a lot of healthy versions of fried foods out there that are just as delicious without the grease and fat. Check out...
Can What You Eat Improve Your Mood?
“We tend to think of the connection between food and mood as a one-way street. We eat something that tastes good, and it makes us feel good.” With emotions running high right now and our feelings all over the place, food often serves as a comfort to our emotions. Sometimes...
Building a Healthy Relationship with Food
How many of you have a hate/love relationship with food?? You want to eat healthy, you love fruits and veggies, but sometimes life gets the best of us and we grab whatever is easy, pleasing to the eye, and satisfying. Unfortunately, eating healthy requires a little different mindset and some...
Health Benefits of Lemons
Lemons, a very versatile produce item that is used a lot in our household. Lemons are high in Vitamin C, fiber, and other plant compounds that help lower cholesterol. Lemons are also a great weight loss food and can improve digestion. Lemon juice can assist in treating someone who is...
What’s Really in a Jar of Nutella?
Nutella… do you love it or hate it? Nutella is one of those foods that people go crazy for, but is it a healthy option for you toast or waffle? Read all about nutella’s nutrition facts, healthy substitutes for nutella, and can nutella be part of a healthy diet in...