Spring break, WOOOO! If you are a student, you are currently enjoying a well-deserved break. Whether you stayed on campus, went home, or went to a destination, this time of the year can be VERY challenging to keep ahold of self-control when it comes to eating and drinking. While I think it's …
3 Tips for Productive Food Shopping
Making a trip to the grocery store can be stressful, expensive, confusing, and a lot of the time, very time-consuming. We’ve all had those days where we go out to the store with a plan in mind for the items we want to buy, but end up walking out of the store $20.00 over budget, missing key …
The 6 Best Meal Prep Habits!
Whether it be for the entire workweek, on a day-by-day basis, or just when you feel it necessary, meal prep can help you regulate what you eat and help you stay on track with your personal eating goals. This is typically done by using predetermined portion sizes, making sure you don't overeat. Meal …
The Best Soup EVER
This is my GO-TO recipe and honestly I never get tired of it. It is perfect for chilly days in autumn or winter (...or Spring...I'm obsessed), and it's full of veggies and protein so it keeps you feeling full and your gut nourished! Give it a try this week, I promise you won't regret it! Butternut …
Kabocha Squash: The Squash You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
Several years ago, I was perusing through the isles of the local natural foods store when I came across an odd looking vegetable in the produce section. It looked like a cross between a pumpkin and an acorn squash. Upon closer examination of this UFO (unidentified food object), I learned that it was …
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How To Detox After Indulgence
With the warmer weather finally here, I know a lot of us are getting into summer mode. For many, this means trips to the beach, nights out, weekend adventures...all the things that make summer so loveable! However, summer may also bring a disruption in normal exercise routines, an increase in …
A Quick, Plant-Based Meal For Busy Nights!
I won't speak for you but when I get home from a long day or I'm strapped for time and I haven't prepped meals, my diet suffers in a BIG way (insert the laziest meal you've ever made and I guarantee I've made some iteration at some point in my life.) If you find yourself in a similar predicament, …
Make Your Salad a Meal
Salads are an ideal approach to increasing your vegetable intake and reducing your consumed calories. Although, if you find yourself eating a salad and feel unsatisfied or hungry only a couple hours later, your approach to a salad may not be what is right for you! Below are some tips to leave you …