In case you haven’t noticed, the milk section at the grocery store has grown. The dairy options have expanded from skim and whole milk to plant-based choices like oat, almond, and even hemp milk. While half the fun of plant-based milk is the sheer variety available, shopping for dairy replacements can be overwhelming. What products …
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Food is Fuel: What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Athletes and enthusiasts are always looking for ways to improve their performance. But what if we told you the secret to a better workout wasn’t synthetic energy drinks or “MegaMAXX” power bars – but good, clean foods you enjoy eating anyway? Fitness is a combination of regular exercise and eating the right foods at the …
Time-Saving Tips for Eating Healthy When You’re Busy
While you fit in those morning workouts, back-to-back meetings, errands, and a final stop to watch your kid’s soccer game, finding the time to cook a homemade meal just doesn’t seem worth it most days. When dividing your time between work, family, friends, and a long list of obligations, it’s hard finding the time to …
Seven Heart-Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet ASAP
It’s never too early to start caring for your heart. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States – with one person dying from cardiovascular disease every six seconds. While strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiac conditions tend to appear in people over 60, younger adults should …
So, You’ve Decided to Eat Healthy in 2021. Here’s How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions.
“New year, new me.” It’s a mantra we tell ourselves every January, vowing that this will be the year we’ll stick to our resolutions. But if you quit working out or start sleeping in only three weeks into the year, you’re not alone. Almost 50% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the first week in …
Healthy Holidays: Seven Holiday Nutrition Tips
Many of us would agree that the holidays are the hardest time of year to maintain a healthy diet. The season begins with handfuls of Halloween candy, then moves through three courses of potatoes and pie at Thanksgiving, and ends with the cookies-and-booze fest that is Christmas. Most people give up on healthy eating until …
Why You’re Hungry All the Time (Even When You Just Ate Something)
Hunger is your body telling you it needs sustenance so it can operate optimally. But there are some days where our hunger can seem a little…excessive. We’re talking about those days where your stomach’s rumbling 20 minutes after lunch or two protein-packed snacks don’t seem to cut it. You know you think you’re eating enough, …
The Six Best Breakfast Foods to Jump-Start Your Day
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” may sound like an old wives’ tale at this point, but some sayings have lasted so long for a reason. Eating a healthy breakfast can rev your metabolism and help stave off low blood sugar for the rest of the day (meaning you won’t be as …
Why The Nut Butter Trend Might Just Stick
The PB&J sandwiches from your childhood have some stiff competition these days. From seed-based dressings to artisanal spreads, nut butters have gotten a major upgrade in the last few years – making them a trend that just might stick. While all nuts, seeds, and legumes (peanuts) are chock-full of healthy fats and fiber, each one …
Why Microgreens are Becoming a Big Deal
From salads to sandwiches to pizza, microgreens are cropping up just about everywhere. They might look like they can only be used as a garnish, but don’t be fooled: these tiny sprouts pack a huge nutritional punch. A microgreen is a plant’s earliest sprout, which is usually one to two inches in length. While they …