Want to hear something crazy? Only a little over a third of US adults eat the recommended serving amount of vegetables daily! This is a real shame because vegetables have some pretty amazing benefits to offer. So if you are one of those people struggling to eat enough vegetables on a regular basis or simply [...]
Great Veggie Challenge Day #7: The Benefit of Adding Any Sort of Veggie to Your Day
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Pros & Cons of the Paleo Diet
March 21, 2013 by 3 Comments
Let’s get real about the Paleo diet. It’s a big trend now: some people SWEAR by it: that it cuts bloating, helps them lose weight, and transforms the way they see food. But does it really work? Should we really be eating like we did thousands of years ago? Let’s break it down: What is [...]
Love Your Food Day #5: A Positive Atmosphere for Positive Eating
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We’re so excited that you’ve decided to join us for our Love Your Food series! If you need to catch up on days 1-4, you can do so here. There is an awesome new Weight Watchers ad in which Jennifer Hudson says something along the lines of, ‘My diet works because it understands that I [...]
Fun Fitness Ideas for the Super Bowl
January 31, 2013 by 3 Comments
Often we approach the Super Bowl with ideas on how to make our food healthier – like switching from chips to veggies when we’re looking for something to dip. While this is a great idea, it’s also super important to think of ways to keep active on game day, especially since recent studies have shown [...]
Day 4: Sizing Up Your Holiday Meal #holidayplate
December 6, 2012 by 2 Comments
When you sit down to your holiday feast this season, there are a couple of questions you should ask yourself to make sure that your plate is helping you meet your nutrition goals. Day 4: Sizing Up Your Holiday Meal Are the portions right? It’s so easy to indulge during the holiday season, so this [...]
Day 7: Avoiding the Unhealthy Pitfalls of Travel #eatathomechallenge
November 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Traveling can be one of the quickest ways to get off track with your meal-time habits. It’s much harder to make sure you’re getting a well-balanced meal when you’re on the road, especially with all of the enticing, quick, and cheap fast food restaurants conveniently located off of every exit on the highway. If you [...]
Healthy Halloween Tips for You and Your Family
October 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
With Halloween fast approaching, it can be tempting to overload on candy. If you’re hosting any kind of Halloween event this year, or just want to make the experience healthier for you and/or your children, here are some fun healthy Halloween tips worth considering: Put your jack-o-lantern to good use. When you’re carving your pumpkin, make [...]
Simple Food Storage Ideas for Every Kitchen
September 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Ever flip on the television and notice the stockpiles of “Extreme Couponers?” While stockpiling may not be your thing, the proper storage of food can extend the shelf-life of your products AND the value of your dollar. Even if you’re a seasoned kitchen pro, certain foods can have storage requirements which may surprise you! Read [...]
3 Reasons Why Smoothies are the Ultimate Summer Food
June 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
Ever since my mother purchased a Vitamix blender, our house has seen A LOT of smoothies. And when I say a lot, I mean that if my mother had her way, we’d probably eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At first, I thought she was going a little bit crazy, but after thinking about [...]
Healthy Eating in the Digital Age
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you’re anything like me, you can’t leave the house in the morning without your smart phone. If you’re anything like me in any other regard, you also love to know everything you can about the food you’re eating so you can make informed decisions when it comes to eating healthy! Luckily for us, smart [...]