If you’ve given any thought to living a long healthy life, you have probably thought about your diet. There is one diet that is consistently backed by science, to reduce your risk of disease.
Dietary fat: is it good or bad?
Both! Why? b/c not all fats are created equal.
Here’s The Skinny on Fats
Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems. They can also lead to…
What do you think about when you hear of the term “fad diet”? Most of us think:
• 30-day challenges.
• Cabbage soup diet.
• Meal replacement shakes.
• A quick way to lose weight.
…and chances are you’ve tried at least one of these at some point in your life.
By definition, fad diets are plans labeled as a fast…
The immune system is our best defense against infection and illness. One of the most important things we can do to support a strong immune system is incorporate immune-boosting foods into our diet as much and as often as possible. “… 60 to 80% of our immune system is in our gut and is known as the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT),”…
Nutrition advice can be overwhelming and confusing especially when it comes to implementing new dietary changes. A trendy (and controversial) topic these days is plant-based nutrition. Should you or should you not remove animal protein from your diet and replace it with plants? But before you decide if plant-based nutrition is right for you, I…
Spring cleaning is usually done in closets and other cluttered areas, but it’s important to do a Spring Kitchen Refresh as well. Get in the habit of updating your groceries to match the season by stocking up on spring pantry essentials and spring produce. Here’s a quick guide to help you get started. Spring Pantry…
An organized fridge and a kitchen stocked with healthy staples are some of the easiest ways to stick to healthy eating.Think about the last time you found yourself with an empty fridge and no healthy staples around? I’m pretty sure you ended up ordering take out, spending more money than you thought you would and…
What you believe to be true and what you focus your attention on becomes your reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •If you think losing weight after a certain age is hard, it will be hard. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •If you think coming up with healthy meals is hard, it will be hard. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •If you think carving our 20min a…
Kale is part of the Brassica family which also includes wild cabbage, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.
Curly kale is the most popular but there are 6 other types that are just as nutritious, packed with protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Next time you visit the…
This Pandemic has taught me a lot but most importantly it has taught me to continue prioritizing my health and adapt to evolving situations. As I enter a new year I will continue to work on my personal growth by:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Focusing on the things I can control.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Continuing…