One of my favorite aspects of the holiday season is the abundance of delicious, healthy seasonal foods, spices, and scents. In truth, many of the herbs and spices we rely on to bring out those seasonal flavors that we love have excellent health benefits and therapeutic capabilities. They’re also very versatile, so you can add […]
Remove yourself from the prediabetes zone
How did I become prediabetic? Imagine my shock when some routine bloodwork revealed some not-too-routine results regarding my blood sugar levels: I was prediabetic and, by extension, insulin resistant. My pancreas wasn’t making enough insulin, and my cells had become resistant to insulin and weren’t permitting sufficient sugar to enter them. As a result, instead […]
Are you ready to break up with sodas?
Photo by Food Photographer phototastyfood.ru on Unsplash What’s soda doing to you? Would you say that sodas have been part of your life forever? Any habit can be challenging to give up, but but a soda habit is especially hard to kick, given its addictive nature. Most of us know that a sugary drink like […]
Soothing smoothie recipes
A refreshing smoothie is, for many health-conscious people, a sure-fire way to get your day started on a nutritionally sound footing. Whether you’re a green smoothie fan or love the sweetness of a fruity smoothie, you can be assured of a hearty dose of vitamins and minerals in your first meal of the day. And […]
Soothing summer foods to cool you off
It’s that time of year where we brace ourselves for sun-drenched days and the summer heat. Aside from wearing less clothing, cranking up the air-conditioning, and staying in the pool (or at the beach), what else can you do to keep cool this summer? One method is to be careful as you select what you […]
Here’s to more guiltless eating!
When you embark on the journey to be healthier and happier, you usually commit to eating well as part of your wellness regimen. For some of us, what begins as an exciting journey can end up leaving us feeling trapped in very challenging and unproductive ways of eating. Experts say that restrictive eating programs can […]
Add more veggies to your breakfast plate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that we eat around 3 cups of veggies each day, but most of us aren’t reaching this daily target. The goal becomes even more challenging to achieve if we don’t include vegetables in our breakfast, which ought to be one of our main meals. I’m excited to share […]
Breakfast recipes for busy mornings
There are few things more pleasant than a leisurely weekend morning, during which you’re wrapped up in your favorite cozy robe, cooking your favorite breakfast foods to enjoy with your morning tea or coffee. That weekend mellow flow is great, isn’t it? However, the other five days of the week are typically busy mornings during […]
Hydrating foods for better water intake
Most of us have the best of intentions about hydrating ourselves consistently. You may be among those who are on top of their game when it comes to getting enough water each day. Or, you may be one of those who really need some help in remembering to stay hydrated! Either way, we can admit […]
Do you have a healthy lunch checklist?
Are you often stumped as to what to prepare for a healthy lunch, especially on weekdays? One way to save a ton of money every month is to pack homemade lunches for your workday lunch break. Aside from the tremendous savings, homemade lunches are almost always healthier than what you’d end up grabbing as a […]
