Can you believe it’s 2018 already?! As you know, the New Year typically means you’re going to begrudgingly set up some New Year’s resolutions, swearing to yourself that THIS year is going to be different and you’re going to stick to each and every one of them! Time for change The thing is,…
Sweet Potato and Apple Stacks Recipe
Excite your taste buds with this dish! It’s sweet, yet still nutritious with dietary fiber and nutrients from the apples and sweet potatoes. Have your children help you make these, and have fun while doing so.
Gotta Love Your January as an Intuitive Eater
This time of the year can seem like the hardest time for an intuitive eater. You can’t go anywhere without being bombarded with headlines like, “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” or “The Hottest Diet Secret Nobody Ever Told You About!” It can be easy to start your year off getting swept up in…
Celebrating Eating Better by Eating Together
October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month. This theme was implemented by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in order to encourage making family meal time a priority. Studies show that family meals promote healthier meals and healthier lifestyles. When families eat together, they tend to eat more nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits and…
It’s National Eat Your Vegetables Day!
Vegetables are a vital part of your daily intake that provides several health benefits. Remember the old adage, “you are what you eat”? If you remember your vegetables, than you are one step closer to being the picture of health. Vegetables are nutrient dense, that is, they carry a greater nutrient contribution than calorie contribution. …
Marching into Men’s Health Week
The thermometer is rising, the sun is shining, and it’s a beautiful day to be outdoors. Men everywhere are prepping and cleaning their grills to craft the perfect steak to kick off the season. With barbecues becoming a bi-weekly, weekly, or even a daily event and the likelihood of increased meat consumption arising from this,…
Healthy Meals and Daily Exercise: Make Time for Healthy Habits!
Let’s face it, we are all guilty of using the excuse “I don’t have time” when it comes to healthy eating and exercise. It seems to be a pretty good excuse, being that most of our time is often consumed with our career, our family and daily household duties. But there is always a time…
