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 […]
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 […]
Five weight-loss-friendly snacks
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash You might be wondering why I’m writing about weight-loss-friendly snacks when everyone’s attention is turning toward holiday treats. Well, this season can cause the most devoted health and wellness aficionado to deviate from her straight and narrow diet. As a result, it might be useful to remind folks that they always have access […]
Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals
Priscilla Du Preez Thanksgiving and the other holiday feasts are just amazing! And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, the scents, and the ambiance. They appeal to our senses in so many ways, and it becomes super easy to overindulge on those special days. Alas, the overeating […]
Is what (and how) you’re eating making you fat and tired?
Nutrition and diet information seems to be available everywhere, and each expert and organization tries to lead you in their direction because they believe that they know best and their advice is going to help you not be fat and tired. Right? Well, maybe. We’ve all heard–and maybe lived through–the intense focus on how much […]
Healthy Summer Snack and Cookout Ideas
One of the best parts of summertime is gathering outside with friends and family on warm, dewy days to to experience the essence of summer: delicious food and good conversation. In our last blog post, we looked at summer drinks that bring a healthy high to your entertaining; this time around, we’ll look at how […]
