Our bones grow and change throughout our lives and it’s our job to help them do so. The food we consume reflects our bone’s ability to grow and build. Certain health conditions like osteoporosis can cause our bones to become more brittle and weak. Just as our bones care for us we want to care for …
Sustainable Eating: How to Do It and Why it Matters
Sustainability. We've all heard this word being thrown around in magazines and on the news, but what does it mean? In layman's terms, sustainability is our ability to meet the needs of our current current generation without compromising the needs of future generations. It's about acting in ways that …
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Salads for Spring
I don’t know about you, but my eating patterns seem to change with the seasons. In the winter I like to fill up on hearty comfort foods to cope with the cold weather, but when spring rolls around, I enjoy lighter meals with fresh fruits and veggies, and it’s always a bonus if they’re colorful! One …
Sip into Sleep with this Relaxing Mocktail
A delicious way to wind down at the end of the night with a mocktail! This drink is packed with ingredients to aid in relaxation and prepare your body for a restful night sleep! Benefits: Tart Cherry Juice: Magnesium: How to Make: Yield: 1 …
Food Pairings for Max Absorption
It's no secret that eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is the best way to pack in the nutrients that our bodies need. However, there's another powerful factor at play: bioavailability. Bioavailability refers to our ability to absorb the nutrients we get from food. If our …
Eat Clean, But Make It “Dirty”
Even though I'm not a nutrition student or expert, I am still a total nutrition nerd. One of my favorite nutrition books that I always go back and re-read offers a sentiment that always stuck with me: Dirty up your clean food. The meaning of this is to strive to eat clean most of the time but don't …
How To Make The Perfect Smoothie (That Will Keep You Full!)
Have you ever made yourself a delicious, seemingly healthy smoothie for breakfast only to feel hungry again an hour later? Yep, us too. While your body loves a good dose of the fiber you get from produce, only adding produce (especially fruit) in a smoothie can cause your blood sugar to spike and …
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Healthy Valentine’s Day Inspired Breakfasts
Whether you are staying in or going out, these Valentine’s Day recipes could be great for the month of February. Not only are they pretty to look at but these delicious recipes are healthy so you can enjoy guilt free! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here are some recipes for you to try …