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
Researchers and health experts both agree that eating with nature’s cycles yields the most nutritional benefits and promotes balance within the earth’s resources. When you eat fruits and vegetables based on what is in season, you support your local farmers market, spend less money, and are getting the freshest, most nutritionally-packed gems. Fruit and vegetables … Read More
