My next produce item is one you may not have heard of or maybe haven’t ever tried. Okra is a green flowering plant and belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. Okra, known as “lady fingers”, is low in calories and high in fiber which helps with...
Health Benefits of Apricots
Apricots, also known as Armenian plums, are a stone fruit that resembles a small peach but taste more like a plum. Apricots are very nutritious and are low in calories. Apricots are high in antioxidants which protect your body from harmful compounds that damage your cells and cause chronic diseases....
High-Fat Foods That Are Good For You
Did you know that “not all fat is created equal”? Yes, I’m talking about fat in foods. Usually when people hear the word “fat” they are thinking it is bad for you, but there are foods that are high in healthy fats. The following link spotlights 10 healthy high fat...
Can Frozen Foods be Healthy?
We are all in a hurry at one time or another in our life. Some nights are running from here to there, and some mornings you barely have time to get dressed. Unfortunately, our eating habits are usually affected by our hectic lives. Meal prep is always my first suggestion...
Health Benefits of Fava Beans
We are nearing the end of May, but the produce list keeps growing!! Next up are fava beans or sometimes referred to as broad beans. Fava beans are green legumes that come in pods and are slightly sweet with an earthy flavor. Fava beans are filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber...
Health Benefits of Mushrooms
May produce item may not be a favorite of many but maybe you will change your mind after reading all of the amazing health benefits. Mushrooms are edible fungi, which may sound kind of gross, but they are really a good source of “minerals and vitamins that include potassium, phosphorus,...
Why is Water so Important?
We all have heard at least once in our life how important water is to our bodies, but why is it so important? Water actually makes up 70% of our body and you can see below in the chart the water in the human body. Water is important for many...
Top 3 Tips to Staying on Track with Your Nutrition
So many times people find it hard to stay on track with their nutrition (myself included) if you read my post about the Top 5 Fitness Tips you know Support is #1.. yes that is true with Nutrition as well- you have to have some type of support to make sure...
Simple Meal Planning Tips
Preparing a fresh meal for your family doesn't have to be a headache. Use these simple tricks, ideas, and shortcuts to make no-fuss dishes 1. Take 1 Day to Plan, Shop, and Prep your food for the week! (I like Mondays- but Full Time Moms that work like Sundays)...