I LOVE me some (actually, all) veggies, but I'm aware that not all produce is created equal. What kind (organic vs. non-organic) of produce can make a big difference, as can WHEN you buy produce. Buying in-season is one of the best things you can do for your health. Why? Because the produce is …
Going Out To Eat? Try These Tips!
Going out to eat is something that everyone loves to do. Across the country however, portion sizes have become out of control and are contributing to the quickly rising rates of obesity. It is easy to over indulge without even realizing it. Learning how to decrease portion sizes is one of the …
Why You Need This Staple Grocery Item!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to plan a variety of meals for the week? Not only can it be daunting to shop for a long list of items, but it can also get very expensive very quickly. One solution to this problem is to find a common base that leads to a variety of meals. A perfect option? The …
Celebrate International Picnic Day!
I feel like everyday is some new international holiday, and most of them I am fully prepared to ignore; but when I saw that it was International Picnic Day, I couldn't help but make a post about it. Sharing food with friends on a sunny day is one of my favorite parts of summer; as it turns out, not …
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 …
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 We All Need More Magnesium In Our Lives
Some of you may already be taking a magnesium supplement or see that there is some included in your multi-vitamin, but do you know just how necessary magnesium is for our bodies?? It is UH. MAY. ZING!! Magnesium is one of the top 4 most abundant minerals in the body and each cell in the human body …
Tips For Self-Control This Spring Break
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 …