Summer is approaching and that means baseball season! Many of us love going to baseball games, but the experience isn’t quite complete without snacking on ballpark food! Many stadiums offer more healthy options now more than ever! By choosing to eat more nutrient-rich foods, you will provide your body with sustainable energy so you can… Read More Home Plate Ballpark Snacks
There are so many ways to flavor your day with nutrient-rich foods! Eating the rainbow refers to eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables every day! All fruits and veggies have lots of anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants, but certain colors help benefit your health in different ways. By adding colorful produce to your diet,… Read More Colorful Ways to Flavor Your Day
Some people are afraid of nuts because of their fat content! Don’t be afraid to eat healthy fats! Healthy fats are essential to include in your everyday eating life and are specifically packed with important nutrients that provide your body with the energy it needs while also supporting a healthy heart! Nuts are not only… Read More Why You Should Go Nuts For Nuts!
April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Day! Grilled cheese is an all-time favorite comfort food and the possibilities are endless. Not only is grilled cheese delicious, but also nutritious! Cheese can be part of a healthy diet and provides your body with a variety of nutrients. Cheese is especially high in calcium, an essential nutrient… Read More Eat This AND That! A Twist on Grilled Cheeses That Pleases!
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
