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The information is everywhere- eat a balanced diet including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. It's one thing to read and hear it over and over, and a whole other ballgame to put it into practice. Everybody runs into a food rut, and that lack of excitement about flavor can lead to… Continue reading 8 Tasty Recipes That Benefit Any Weight Loss Journey
We all do it. Eating when there's no physical hunger, but instead to satisfy our emotional needs when life gets too overwhelming. During normal times, that might look like a morning you woke up late, the kids made a mess in the kitchen, and you can't find the keys. Or your boss demanded an answer… Continue reading Stressed At Home? Here’s How To Avoid Stress Eating.
The past month changed the landscape of grocery shopping as we had known it. Previously, stocked shelves with many options were the norm, to the point we often took it for granted. Now, the supply chain is experiencing demand like never before, leaving some stores (if not most) with empty shelves, lacking items like meats,… Continue reading Food Preservation Tips and Cooking Substitutions For Eclectic Pantries.
In recent years, many nutrition experts have linked the obesity epidemic to the spread of ultra-processed foods that are engineered to have a long shelf life and irresistible combinations of salt, sugar, fat and other additives. These foods tend to make people overeat because they are full of refined carbohydrates, added sugars and fat that… Continue reading Processed Foods: It’s More Than Just Junk Food, And It’s Hurting Our Waistlines
As mentioned in many previous posts, the key to healthy living is exercise, a well-rounded lifestyle, and a quality diet. Quality meaning: few to no processed foods, a focus on a mostly plant-based diet, and being aware of what ingredients may be lurking in seemingly healthy foods. When at a grocery store, its undeniable that… Continue reading Eating Quality Produce Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive