Refined white sugar isn’t in candy, sweets and desserts; it seems to be hidden in nearly everything these days. Packaged convenience foods, condiments, breakfast cereals, and salad dressings are just a few examples. As a result, Americans are consuming way too much sugar. Image source Why is this so concerning? Well, high sugar diets […]
How many times have you seen someone pile their salad plate with all sorts of healthy veggies only to top them off with a pound of extremely unhealthy dressing? You may even be guilty of doing that yourself. Well, did you know that certain dressings can actually make a simple salad more caloric than a […]
The cards, the jewelry, the fresh bouquets of flowers… I just love Valentine’s Day. Oh and let’s not forget the candy. I mean, what woman can resist a nice big box of delicious chocolates? Unfortunately, February can really test a person’s willpower. I know that I practically have to run past the Valentine’s Day candy […]
My favorite way to get my body rebalanced is to infuse it with lots of much needed vitamins by drinking smoothies. I’m not talking about the sugary ones that you can buy at the food court in the mall, of course. I’m talking about healthy, pure, homemade smoothies. When making smoothies , I really like […]
January and February make me want to put on my comfiest slippers and cuddle up by the fireplace under my warmest blanket with a delicious cup of something good. Unfortunately, a lot of seasonal drinks are loaded with sugar and empty calories….not what I want for myself or my family. That’s why I’ve been on […]
It might be a bit of a tired saying, but breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. And yet, even in less hectic seasons, it’s still so easy to skip this meal, or grab something unhealthy on the run. This time of year, it can take a real commitment to health to […]
No offense to fruit cake, but I’m pretty sure that it falls under the category of gifts that no one actually wants to receive. Yet somehow or another, fruit cake is at least rumored to be a pretty standard holiday gift year after year. If you’re going to a party this season, I suggest showing […]
You may have noticed that it’s pretty trendy to be gluten-free these days. Some people, such as those with Celiac Disease, have a genuine immune reaction to gluten, and many people report they just feel better and have more energy when they avoid consuming foods that contain the substance. With so many individuals limiting their […]
We all love homemade holiday cookies- at least I do anyway. The only problem is that I don’t always feel like tying on an apron and slaving away in the kitchen to get my cookie fix. Thankfully, I have an easy recipe that involves absolutely no baking at all. Oh and did I mention that […]
This is a really fun time of the year, but it certainly comes with its fair share of challenges. Some of us have annoying relatives who want to stay over for a week, and others have to put up with co-workers who insist on singing Christmas carols all day long and off-key. And don’t even […]
I have to admit that I am pretty excited about the fact that I am currently pregnant, “eating for two”, and in roomy maternity pants, as I’ll feel much more comfortable after eating too much pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day. While the holiday is the perfect time to indulge and throw calorie counting out the […]
Raise your hand if cranberry sauce is one of your staple Thanksgiving foods. If your hand is in the air right now, I’m sure you’re not alone- and that’s a very good thing because cranberries have incredible health benefits. In fact, here are ten great reasons why you should say, “Please pass the cranberry sauce” […]
