Helping your children grow into healthy adults takes time and effort. A child who learns to prepare and enjoy healthy foods will benefit their whole life! Here are some tips to getting the whole family involved in preparing and enjoying healthy food. 1. Plan meals and grocery shop together– Picking a recipe that your children […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal tract disorder. Which is caused by changes in how the GI tract works. Symptoms include abdominal pain or discomfort, cramping, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea. While it may be painful, IBS does not damage your organs or lead to disease. Here are a few ways to control your IBS: […]
We all know Sprouts and Whole Foods have beautiful healthy foods. The good news is you don’t have to shop at a health food store to find tasty additions to a healthy diet. Here are four of my favorite items sold at Sam’s Club for competitive prices. 1. Spring mix, spinach or baby kale are […]
There are many steps you can take to lose weight without diets, and teach yourself how to eat healthy for the rest of your life. Here are just a few tips to get you started to a healthier weight loss! Be mindful of portions sizes: There is need to watch your portions during meals. […]
It’s clear that Americans have a taste for salt, but salt plays a role in high blood pressure. Everyone, including kids, should reduce their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about 1 teaspoon of salt). Adults age 51 and older, and individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney […]
Leafy greens are at the top of the charts in vitamins A, C and K, potassium and fiber with only 5 to 40 calories per cup. Cleaning is essential, so wash the greens in several changes of cool water to eliminate dirt. Fresh leafy greens will keep in the refrigerator crisper for three to five […]
“The Obama administration is hoping to make healthy eating easier for Americans by announcing a makeover for all nutrition labels on pre-packaged foods. The new rules, which would go into effect two years after they are finalized, are redesigned to make it clearer for Americans to know how many calories they are consuming. “ The […]
Fit in fiber: High-fiber foods help keep your digestive tract healthy. One type of fiber, called soluble fiber may help lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Fiber may also help boost metabolism because the body tries to digest it, which burns calories in the process. High fiber foods include whole grain breads and cereals, fruits […]
What is “Real Food”? Those that nature give us, plant, roots, fruits, nuts, seeds, meats, eggs, milk and those made from it. Fake foods are those that human beings create trying to imitate the natural food. The Research There is plenty of research to support the consumption of real food. Numerous studies have found epidemiological […]
For many people, the Super Bowl is an all-day couch and snack fest, but if you are watching your weight, this big game can hinder your healthy lifestyle. To help make your Super Bowl dishes more waist-friendly this year, try out this delicious recipe! Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Cook Time:10 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4-8) […]