One way to spark healthy eating habits is making our meals an adventure. We can do this by trying unfamiliar and unusual fruits and vegetables now and again. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary fruits that might not be available at your supermarket, but can likely be ordered online, or found at a produce market. Whether you …
No matter what we think of our body’s size or shape, it cannot function without an adequate water supply. Caffeinated, sweetened, or artificially sweetened drinks are not healthy substitutes for drinking plain water. Caffeine is a diuretic, causing the body to lose fluid. The fructose and artificial sweeteners in beverages can damage our health over …
Research indicates that making simple adjustments in our home environment can help us make wiser food choices. So, instead of making resolutions to eat healthier in 2016, try making these simple changes in your kitchen that are known to promote better eating habits: The kitchen should be a place to prepare and eat food, not …
“Added sugar” is sugar put in food during the manufacturing process. You can improve the quality of your diet and maybe shed excess weight by avoiding foods with a lot of added sugar. The sugar level indicated on the Nutrition Facts section of a food label only refers to the natural sugars found in a …
Eating healthy day after day can be challenging, but recently a friend told me a story that illustrates the power of daily repetition to create new habits. The friend, Emily, had broken her wrist and for five weeks wore an above the elbow cast. With her left arm stuck at a 90 degree angle, and …
Though the demand for organic food is increasing, grocery store prices on organic items are still higher than their non-organic counterparts. Still, by shopping smart, we can eat an organically-based diet without breaking the bank. If switching to organic foods seems daunting, start small. Begin by stocking up on a few cans of organic legumes …
An easy way to make sure your body gets the variety of nutrients it needs is to think of an artist’s or painter’s palette when you shop for groceries and plan meals. A full artist’s palette contains the colors of the rainbow, plus neutral or earth tones. Our food comes in the same array of …
By adding plenty of fresh nutrient dense foods to our diet, we can give our body the nourishment it needs without consuming an over abundance of calories. Sprouts, for instance, are treasure troves of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants the body requires to function, eliminate toxins, and avoid free radical cell damage. Why Sprouts …
If you are working on eating healthy and want nutrient rich foods that are low in calories, pick up some mushrooms the next time you visit a produce aisle. Not just any mushrooms will do, however. Just three ounces of mushrooms can give us our total daily requirement of vitamin D, but only if they …
As the weather turns chilly humans tend to favor eating more hearty, rich, and creamy foods. With a bit of recipe tweaking we can lighten the calorie, salt, and unnecessary fat content of our favorite dishes and desserts, without losing an ounce of their fabulous flavors. Here are some suggestions for keeping four fall favorites …
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