Go ahead and indulge. Enjoy special foods on holidays, but do it smart. Here are some easy ways to enjoy a holiday dinner without over doing it.
Meal prep in advance of my busy week ensures that I keep things on-track and healthy. Every Sunday I’ll cook a protein of choice in my crockpot [typically chicken or pork], as well as chop a variety of veggies to …
You know the story. You want to be healthy. You want to eat a good homecooked dinner. But, if you are like any working adult I know, you also have 5,000 things to do. You get stuck late at work. …
September is National Whole Grains month, and what better way to welcome a fall chill with hearty whole grains. Refined grains lose their nutrients during processing, some of which can be added back during enrichment. Whole grains are high in …
Last spring and early summer brought beautiful strawberries, hearty collard greens, and sweet pineapple (see the full Spring and Early Summer list here). As we welcome fall, check out what’s in-season as well as my picks to boost your nutrition! …
Whether you are returning for your own semester or planning meals for little ones, nutrition plays a big role in focus and energy levels during school days. Follow these guidelines to maximize your brain power during the school day! Keep …
Salt is a key component in a heart-healthy diet. We need sodium (from salt, often used interchangeably) for our cells to function, but too much can increase your risk of a stroke. Which is way a low-salt diet is important. …
You can’t escape these little buggers. Bloggers and health enthusiasts everywhere are making them. Energy bites or energy balls are made by my coworkers. You can get them at Freshii. They make a great substitute for raw cookie dough cravings …
All good food is in bowls these days. From Buddha bowls to smoothie bowls, health is on the menu and on trend. If you’re a Kardashian fan, you’ve no doubt seen that clan eat their fair share of açaí bowls. …
People at work joke, but my desk is a veritable snack station. And you’ll never catch me without some sort of snack in my bag. Having food allergies, this is a trick I learned a while ago to make sure …
