I consider myself someone that is pretty mindful of what I’m feeding myself and my family. Our family aims to achieve a fairly well-rounded diet that includes fruits and vegetables. I have been known to gloat over the beauty of my green smoothies. And I always encourage my children to snack on fruits or veggies.…
Is your cereal box or favorite foods lying to you? That may sound like a silly question, but between food additives, hidden ingredients, and baseless marketing lingo on food packaging and nutrition labels, it’s not such a far-fetched idea. The truth is, most people struggle to eat healthy because they don’t know the secret language…
If you’re feeling more gloomy than usual, you’re not alone – winter blues (or seasonal depression) is a real thing! Shorter days, the lack of sunlight, and colder temperatures can make anyone feel dull, unmotivated, and you guessed it… depressed. Whether you’ve got the winter blues or you’re experiencing the more severe Seasonal Affective Disorder…
HIIT exercises (high-intensity interval training) are an increasingly popular form of exercise and for good reason. It is by far one of the most effective and efficient ways to boost your metabolism and tone your body when you’re short on time. The idea is simple: alternate intense bursts of activity with fixed periods of rest…
Adding more fruits and vegetables to your weekly meal plan doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Making fruits and vegetables the star (if not 100% focus) of your meal means more colors, more flavors, and tons of immune- and energy-boosting ingredients. This grilled eggplant veggie bowl mix is a great vegetarian…
Fresh, salty, and oh so delicious are the makings of this delectable, healthy grilled chicken salad. Plus, its ingredients are packed with amazing health benefits and three foods listed on the Clean Fifteen list. Here are a few reasons we’re loving this filling, nutrition-packed dish: Asparagus is a natural diuretic and a great source of…
Heart disease is the number one killer of women, causing about one in five female deaths a year. In fact, more women are affected by heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. This includes breast cancer! While awareness around this important topic has increased over the years, only 54% of women recognize they may…
There is no debate that walking and movement is good for us and increasing our physical activity can come with many benefits, but achieving a certain number of steps a day can feel out of reach and downright discouraging in our busy lives. To add to that, what if you’re at a desk all day…
Whether you’re doing weightlifting squats at the gym, lifting your baby’s car seat all day long, or you lift consistently for your day job, you’re at risk of injuring your lower back. Understandably, most people aren’t often focused on technique when they are picking up a crying child, moving a box to a shelf, or…
Trying to eat healthy, but still love your chocolate? Make this tasty avocado brownie recipe that is rich and fudgy plus gluten-free and dairy-free! This brownie recipe also uses avocado instead of butter and oil, making them heart-healthy and nutritious (just don’t eat the whole pan at once)! Original recipe from detoxinista.com …