The typical modern Western Diet has caused a distorted ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 intake. Majority of people are consuming Omega-6 fatty acids and don’t even know it. Omega-3 intake however has been reported to be the lowest it has ever been. Both Omega-3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids, …
Why You Shouldn’t Exercise on an Empty Stomach
Will You Burn More Fat if you Fast? There is a general idea that if you fast before you work out, you’ll burn more fat. The short answer is no, you won’t burn any more fat if you decide to exercise on an empty stomach. While it would be great to unlock the key to fast and easy weight loss, this is …
Baby Steps Towards Nutritional Success
Changing your eating habits can be a really difficult thing. Why? Well, they're habits--they're hard to break and hard to start. However, not impossible. Taking baby steps, or setting small goals towards an overall eating habit can be a great way to reach nutritional success! It's important that …
Easy to Digest Fruits and Vegetables
Do you struggle with digestive issues? Or do some foods just not agree with your stomach? The phenomenon of gastrointestinal problems occurs in almost everyone. While at-home remedies such as consuming ginger and dandelion root are well known and practiced, you can make a difference in digestive …
What To Eat Before And After Workouts
Does anyone really know what we should eat before and after a workout? The topic is confusing because every individual is different, but there are a few things you could add to your diet before and after a workout to refuel your body for the best outcomes. There are a few tips on how and what you …
Guilty Pleasure Vegan Pancakes
Breakfast has always been a form of comfort in my household; finding healthy alternatives to your go-to comfort foods can make it even better! From the waffles and pancakes to the breakfast casseroles, nothing compares to that "breakfast aroma" filling up the house. That’s where this amazing recipe …
Is Meatless Monday For You?
For someone who has always known that vegetarianism is not for her, I’ve been thinking a lot about choosing one day of the week to not eat meat. Of course, I’ve heard and seen people participating in, “Meatless Monday,” but I didn’t know much about it. After some digging, I found that Meatless …
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 …