Now that the dust has settled on the excitement of being back to school, you’re left staring at the lunchboxes every night, hoping they’ll magically pack themselves. The bad news is, they probably won’t – but the good news is, we can help! Preserve your sanity and keep your kids nourished all year long with more…
Low-fat dairy products are reliable sources of essential vitamins and minerals – but they’re not for everyone. Some people suffer from lactose intolerance, making dairy products uncomfortable to digest [1]. Also, if you’re prone to non-cystic acne, you may notice that consuming milk products can trigger breakouts [2]. No matter the reason, when you’re committed to more…
Processed foods sure can be convenient, but they’re not always the best option for a healthy diet. Food manufacturers will often ramp up the salt, fat, and sugar content of foods to appeal to our taste buds and convince us to keep snacking even when we’re not really hungry. Breaking up with convenience foods doesn’t more…
Along with what you put on your plate, healthy eating requires sound choices on how you purchase and use food. Unfortunately, some healthy choices are not as upstanding as you may think. In fact, they could be some of your worst offenders. Here are three tips to help you avoid common, but “not-so-obvious,” healthy eating more…
In many places, this summer has been a scorcher. Like, frying-eggs-on-the-hood-of-your-car kind of hot. If you haven’t had moments when you’re sick of sweating, feel too hot to eat, or are positive your brain cells are literally melting, congrats – either your air conditioner works, or you’ve already figured out how to keep cool and more…
Watermelon evokes the perfect summer day; golden sunlight, green grass, the smell of sunscreen, and the refreshing splash of the lake. From hydration to heart health, here are 5 reasons to eat watermelon at your next picnic or party, or as your new summer snack.
This vegan-friendly alternative to scrambled eggs is both delicious and nourishing. This recipe is made with extra firm tofu, which provides 10 g of protein, 77 g of calcium, and 2 g of iron per 100 g serving [1]. Like some varieties of eggs, tofu is a source of healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, and more…
I’m always surprised, and disappointed, to see egg white omelettes featured in the “Healthy Options” section of restaurant menus. We all know that egg yolks are being left out because of their fat content, but why is this still happening? Clearing up the Confusion around Good Fat The notion that fat makes us fat, or that more…
Yes, a caramel macchiato is a delicious way to start the day – but it’s about as healthy as a buffet table at an all-you-can-eat resort, and you should probably indulge in it as rarely. Giving up your morning calorie bomb doesn’t mean you have to give up on the comfort (or caffeine!) of hot more…
Although wheat is a commonly known grain that contains gluten, it is also present in rye, barley, oats, triticale, and less familiar varieties of wheat, such as durum, spelt, and kamut. If you or your family are committed to gluten-free eating, add these five unsuspecting sources of gluten to your “no-go” list. 1. Soy Sauce more…
