All calories are NOT created equal in a healthy diet, for several reasons. While the concept of “calories in, calories out” plays a role in weight management, it oversimplifies the complex relationship between nutrition and health.
Read moreWhat's in Your Smoothie?
Smoothies are a great addition to your diet, especially if you need a quick meal for on the go.
Read moreWhere's the Beef?!
Beef has gotten a bad rap for years, mistakenly, with poor research and reporting. Today, we have a better understanding that it is the importance of the quality of meat that matters most.
Read moreThe Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen represents the twelve produce items that, according to the EWG, have the highest levels of pesticide residue when conventionally grown. The EWG analyzes data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to compile their list.
Read moreWhat's Behind the Lemony Chia Pudding Recipe?
This month's recipe is one of the many tasty recipes in my 4th cookbook. The recipes feature anti-inflammatory foods, they are easy to follow, and are especially delicious. The Lemony Chia Pudding has many healthy components, so let's talk about the benefits of this treat!
Read moreHealthy Food Does Not Have to be Boring!
I loved buying cookbooks at the checkout to expand my horizons. Some recipes were kid friendly and fast - just what I needed. But what I didn't realize is that many of the recipes add highly processed ingredients that contribute to the increase in poor health and wellness that we see all around us today.
Read moreLabel Reading 101
We have all been taught to look at the nutrition info on a food label. It has been ever changing and evolving, and most recently now shows the amount of added sugar, in grams, per serving.
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