Going out to eat is something that everyone loves to do. Across the country however, portion sizes have become out of control and are contributing to the quickly rising rates of obesity. It is easy to over indulge without even realizing it. Learning how to decrease portion sizes is one of the …
Calorie-reducing Swaps To Try This 4th of July
BBQs! Beer! Fireworks - oh my!! The 4th of July can be such a blast; it can also be a holiday on which you severely overeat (even if you're not aware!) Regardless of whether you are going out on the town, having a cookout in the backyard, watching fireworks on the beach - try these healthier …
Why You Need This Staple Grocery Item!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to plan a variety of meals for the week? Not only can it be daunting to shop for a long list of items, but it can also get very expensive very quickly. One solution to this problem is to find a common base that leads to a variety of meals. A perfect option? The …
Celebrate International Picnic Day!
I feel like everyday is some new international holiday, and most of them I am fully prepared to ignore; but when I saw that it was International Picnic Day, I couldn't help but make a post about it. Sharing food with friends on a sunny day is one of my favorite parts of summer; as it turns out, not …
How Can You Consume Enough Calcium Without Dairy?
In modern-day, there are many people who either are allergic to dairy products or avoid eating them for a variety of reasons. These reasons could range from a lactose intolerance or maldigestion, the choice of eating only plant-based, being against the consumption of animal products, and …
Why We All Need More Magnesium In Our Lives
Some of you may already be taking a magnesium supplement or see that there is some included in your multi-vitamin, but do you know just how necessary magnesium is for our bodies?? It is UH. MAY. ZING!! Magnesium is one of the top 4 most abundant minerals in the body and each cell in the human body …
A Taste of Warm Weather: Infused Water
If you're anything like me, you probably don't drink enough water. Or you're bored with the almost-nothing taste of water. Luckily, for both of us, there might be a solution: infused water. Water infusion is when you put fruits, vegetables, or herbs into your water, then you let it sit for a few …
Know What You’re Drinking This Spring Break
Welcome to the start of Spring Break and a well-deserved rest from classes! While Spring Break has the connotation of being a week-long party, it doesn't mean that you should completely abandon your health in the process of having fun. Research shows that 80% of adults do not know the nutrition …