Snack food bars have come a long way from the traditional granola bar that we had as kids. Many of today’s snack food bars are packed with protein, vitamins, and/or superfoods to make them more nutritious. This is the reason why they have become the go-to snack for many. Plus, they are easily portable and … Read More
Whether you’re planning to celebrate Halloween with just your immediate family or with a larger group, make it a healthier Halloween party using these simple tips. Make your healthy Halloween snacks scary good! Banana Ghosts: slice a banana in half, use 3 small chocolate chips (or drizzle melted chocolate) for the eyes and mouth. Tangerine … Read More
I love pumpkin because it’s delicious and nutritious – and even the seeds have many health benefits! A one-ounce portion (about 1/4 cup) is about 150 calories, 15 grams of healthful fat, a few carbs and 8 to 10 grams of plant protein. They are also nutrient-packed – and tasty! The benefits of pumpkin seeds … Read More
Ideally, we should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night. This gives your body time to recharge and reap the benefits of a full night’s rest. However, many people struggle with sleep. If you’re struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep, try incorporating some of these tips into your routine. Track Your Sleep … Read More
We generally associate yogurt as a “healthy” food but not all yogurts are created equal. Let’s examine the nutrition label and ingredients from a popular kids’ yogurt. Examining the Ingredients Ingredients are listed in descending order by amount, so we can see that the yogurt contains mostly “cultured pasteurized grade A low fat milk”. Notice … Read More
Many of us are adjusting to a new “normal” in response to the pandemic. People are figuring out how to balance being home with kids while having to work and help with their kids’ online schooling. It is a position that many of us never thought we would be in. Nonetheless, it is important to … Read More
Wellbeing – the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy – is important to everyone. However, for some people, getting to the state of wellbeing may feel unattainable because their goals to get there are too large or feel overwhelming. Lofty goals often set us up for failure. When the goal isn’t met easily, it’s … Read More
There are simple ways to make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Remember, fruits and vegetables make up 20 percent of your water intake as many fruits and vegetables are more than 90 percent water by weight. Therefore, it is recommended that you consume at least 5 servings of vegetables and 2-3 servings of … Read More
As you leave the carefree summer months behind and settle into some very new routines – such as online school for the kids and/or working from home – you may be feeling some stress and unease about how to embrace these new routines. You are not alone! Many of us are in the same shoes … Read More
Are you on the road to health, but struggle when your family and friends are drinking cocktails by the pool? Instead of drinking alcohol, which is extremely dehydrating, enjoy a summer infused water recipe instead. Remember for each glass of alcohol that you consume you need one glass of water to rehydrate. Pineapple, coconut, and … Read More
