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
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
Healthy Hydrating
Hydration is always an important factor in health and during physical activity it becomes even more crucial. With the summer heat rising active individuals need to be especially on top of their fluid intake. Fluid is lost at a higher rate during physical activity due to increases in breathing rate and sweating. Dehydration can occur… read more Healthy Hydrating
Carbohydrate Confusion
With eating plans like the ketogenic diet gaining traction carbohydrates are often depicted as the demon of the food world. But does this macronutrient deserve the role of the villain? To answer this question we should consider what a carbohydrate actually is and what foods they appear in. Very simply, a carbohydrate is a class… read more Carbohydrate Confusion
The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern that was inspired by the dietary habits of people living in the Mediterranean regions of Europe. There are large amounts of evidence that indicate that the Mediterranean diet promotes health and longevity through decreased disease risk. In fact, the Mediterranean diet has been researched in randomized settings with results indicating… read more The Mediterranean Diet