It's no surprise that most people eat more food when offered larger portions, so portion control is important when trying to make eating-habit changes. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn portion control--weight management, intuitive eating, or cleaner eating--you can learn portion …
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 …
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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Why You Should Avoid Sugars In The Morning
Who doesn’t enjoy a nice sweet treat to start off their day? I know I do! Donuts and pastries are an easy and delicious morning meal. It’s very tempting to go for your morning coffee and pick up a sweet treat too! However, sugar in the morning is not great for you. Here are some reasons why and …
Meal Prepping Magic: A Budget-Friendly and Healthy Habit
In the quest for a healthier lifestyle and a fuller wallet, meal prepping has become a game-changer. This simple yet powerful habit of planning and preparing meals in advance not only contributes to improved health but also helps save money in the long run. 1. Cost-Effective Ingredients: When …
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