Preparing healthy and delicious meals 3 times every day can feel overwhelming on top of an already packed schedule. But, with some simple preparing and planning strategies, sticking to a healthy eating pattern can fit easily into a busy schedule. Try some of these meal-planning basics to ensure a nutritious and mouth watering menu despite… read more Meal Planning Strategies
Stocking a Healthy Kitchen
When we have healthy foods on hand at home making the healthy choice becomes much more easy. Make your grocery shopping list by comparing the following guideline to what items you have in stock at home; simply add the items that are missing. You can also use Recipe Frameworks to brainstorm menu items for the… read more Stocking a Healthy Kitchen
Meal Preparation Recipe Frameworks
Recipe frameworks are meant to provide a basic template for simple recipes. A variety of dishes can be made using only one template. Frameworks provide a great resource for menu planning; start by choosing ingredients you’d like to prepare one framework dish, then move on to other frameworks using overlapping ingredients. Pasta Framework Choose ingredients… read more Meal Preparation Recipe Frameworks
Ginger Garlic Lime Bevys
Try these ginger, lime, garlic recipes for their immune boosting powers; read more about immune health and nutrition in my most recent blog post. The benefits: While each of these plant-based foods has their own benefits they seem to work best in unison. When used in combination it has been seen that their mixture provides… read more Ginger Garlic Lime Bevys
Immune Boosting Nutrition
The Immune System When making decisions about our health it is always best to have an understanding of how the body works. The immune system is complex and differs from others in that it is comprised of many organs, tissues, and cell types that exist throughout the entire body rather than in one localized area.… read more Immune Boosting Nutrition
Intermittent Fasting
People have observed periods of fasting in cultural and religious practices for thousands of years. However, intermittent fasting (IF) has gained traction in recent years-with proponents touting benefits galore. Does IF truly stand the test of time from a health standpoint or should it remain a spiritual sacrament? Intermittent fasting involves a period of calorie… read more Intermittent Fasting
Plant Based Eating
The beneficial nature of plant-based eating is well established but what exactly is a plant-based diet, what makes it healthy, and how can you adopt this dietary pattern? There is no definitive structure for plant based eating and, in fact, many varying diets can be described as plant based. Instead of having a specific set… read more Plant Based Eating
Homemade Protein Balls
Struggling to find a healthy protein bar for your active life? These protein balls are the perfect alternative to store bought and sugar laden bars. Experiment to find your favorite kind by switching the type of nut or fruit that is used. Chewy Coconut Cashew Ingredients: 1 cup cashews 2 cups coconut chips 1… read more Homemade Protein Balls