Summer is a wonderful season for fruits and vegetables. There are so many delicious and nutritious choices available – truly something for everyone in your family! Since there is usually an abundance of fruit and vegetables available, prices are going to be competitive and reasonable, whether you’re shopping at your local farmers’ market, fruit stand, … Read More
Eating healthy is about balance and moderation, instead of restriction. If you routinely practice healthy food swaps that cut calories and fat, you can indulge in your favorites here and there. There are many healthy food swaps possible and these are some of my favorites. Drink green tea instead of caffeinated soda. Green tea helps … Read More
In our house, we plan the majority of our meals around vegetables and fruit that are in season. We do this for a few reasons: Freshness and taste: Vegetables and fruits that are at their prime are naturally fresher and tastier (have you ever eaten a watermelon in January? Usually it’s not as ripe, red, … Read More
I have always considered September your Second Chance January. After indulging over the summer months, it is a time to ground yourself in a routine and revisit your wellness goals. Here are some tips to recommit to your priorities and give your mind and body a reboot. Reevaluate Your Goals Are you still working on … Read More
If you are looking to clean up your diet, these simple food swaps will not only save you on calories, but they will support a whole foods lifestyle that will improve your health, immunity, and assist you in reaching your weight loss goals. Breads, Tortillas and Wraps Instead of eating your sandwiches and burgers on … Read More
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
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
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
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
Makes 10 Servings (1/4 cup) 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1½ teaspoons coconut oil or grapeseed oil ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1¼ cups dried cranberries Preheat oven to 300F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with coconut oil or grapeseed oil spray. Toss seeds … Read More
