It’s finally April and that means there are new in-season produce options! Did you know choosing to buy in-season produce can be more affordable and help you save money? Seasonal produce is generally more abundant, which results in lower costs! Now, you might be wondering what is in-season this month? Here are 5 fruits and… Read More Color Your Day with In-Season Produce
Many people tend to think of juicing or cleanses when someone mentions eating more “green” foods. However, it’s important to consider “going green” as including more produce in general! By increasing the number of fruits and vegetables consumed in your daily diet, energy levels and nutrient intake increase too. Each color of fruit and vegetable… Read More 5 Ways to Go Green This Spring
The days are officially longer and warmer – and that means you have more hours in the day to be active! Many people try to squeeze exercise in during the day, but reality says they do it at night, maybe even after their kids go to bed. But how should you be eating if you… Read More 5 Eating Tips for Exercising Late in the Evening
Many people try to eat “light” in the morning thinking they are doing a good thing when in reality they are setting themselves up for eating failure later in the day. There is an old saying, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper”, basically meaning eat breakfast like… Read More 5 Reasons to Start Your Day with Protein
Think healthy eating has to be boring? Think again! Many people try to eat “healthy” and they cut out all the flavor thinking they are doing something good for themselves. But the reality is, “healthy” eating doesn’t have to be bland and if you don’t like something, you likely won’t keep eating it! So, if… Read More Cut the Bland, Add the Flavor!
Hopefully you shed a salty tear over your dozen roses, chocolate covered strawberries or breakfast in bed on Valentine’s Day this month, but that might be all the salt you should see during National Heart Month. Sodium (salt) can be an enemy of the heart if you are not careful. If you have high blood… Read More 5 Salty Facts for Your Heart
Happy Heart Health Month! Most people have been told to limit their egg intake or maybe even eliminate it all together because the cholesterol and fat are bad for your heart! But the reality is that the egg is incredible for you, packed with nutrients that your body needs! The new 2020 Dietary Guidelines confirm… Read More 5 Reasons to Say “YES” to the Egg!
Valentine’s Day is here! With this sweet holiday comes lots of extra added sugars and calories, but not to worry, you can indulge and enjoy without going overboard. A few smart choices and you won’t feel guilty the next day. So, indulge this Valentine’s Day guilt free with these 5 tips. Fondue the healthier way!… Read More 5 Tips for a Nutrient-Rich Valentine’s Day
It’s National Heart Month and an important time consider the foods you should be eating and actions you should be taking on a regular basis to improve your heart health. So many people think, “That could never happen to me!” However, the choices you make today will affect the life you live in 10, 15,… Read More High-5 Your Heart
Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of men AND women in the US? In fact, one in three people die of heart disease every year! That is approximately one person every minute! Even one is too many and there are nutrition and exercise things you can do to make your heart… Read More 5 Ways to Make Your Heart Healthier
