If you're anything like me, you've fallen victim to boredom eating during social distancing. Because of this, I've really been working towards trying new recipes to find something that's filling and healthy. I'm not typically someone who likes protein bars or shakes or things like that. When I …
Not Your Average “Eat Healthy” Lecture
March is National Nutrition Month! Don't worry--I'm not here to lecture you. We all know we're supposed to eat healthy, but it honestly gets hard. There are so many quicker, more convenient options (and let's not forget about those evil cravings). So instead of a lecture, I think it'd be better if I …
Small Changes, Big Impact
You know that age old saying, "Go Big or Go Home"? Well, it might not be entirely accurate. Especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet. Extreme forms of dieting (such as restrictive diets and juice cleanses) are unhealthy and aren't maintainable. Don't bite off more …
A Secretly Satisfying Snack
What snack has whole grains, is low in calories and fat, is sugar free, free of additives and GMOs, AND tastes delicious? The answer might be more obvious than you think: popcorn! Simple yet strangely satisfying, popcorn is well, popping up everywhere! You can find tons of different varieties of …
Nuts for Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is a low-carb, gluten free baking substitute for refined flour. Its’ light, fluffy texture makes it satisfying and perfect for creating baked goods. It’s high in fiber, protein, healthy fats and free of wheat. Coconut flour is not actually a typical flour, rather it consists of 100% …
Feeling Anxious? Rethink Your Nutrition
The National Institute of Health states that anxiety disorders are the most common illness in the US, affecting nearly 18% of the population. While there are various therapy and medication options, most people who suffer from anxiety don’t realize how their overall nutrition may be affecting their …
All About Kombucha
Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. Originally found in China and Japan, kombucha offers the same health benefits of tea with the addition of probiotics and antioxidants. Many health experts believe that this fizzy beverage may help treat all sorts of chronic …
Vegan Lifestyle
Lifestyles: no two are the same and are what make each individual unique. Finding the correct one means it is well suited to your personality and interests. Since each of these aspects rely on one another, that means they are also subject to change. Despite the contrary, living a …