We’ve heard it said time and again, breakfast is by far the most important meal of the day. Why is that? Let’s start with a quick lesson here… When your body is at rest overnight your glycogen stores become depleted. Your body needs fuel to replenish these low glycogen levels and regulate your blood sugar. […]
12 Good Fatty Foods That Can Actually Help You Become Healthier
Want to lose weight and build lean muscle? Are you trying to keep your heart healthy? If so, add more of these high fat foods to your diet. Some fatty foods are really good for your overall health! Tuna, salmon, avocado, olive oil and other high-fat foods promote weight loss and lower bad cholesterol levels. […]
Canola Oil Vs Olive And Coconut Oil
Until about a hundred years ago, most of the vegetable oils that we see every day at the grocery store didn’t even exist: the only fats used for cooking were butter, lard and sometimes olive or coconut oil, depending on the region. Sunflower oil or soybean oil didn’t exist, because there wasn’t the technology to […]
Healthy Home Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
If you’ve never tasted them, oven baked sweet potato fries are not only healthy and delicious, but simple to make at home as well. These fries are healthy because they’re not fried, and sweet potatoes are some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can find. A satisfying appetizer or side dish, sweet potato fries bake […]
10 Easy Tips To Help You Move Towards A Whole Foods Lifestyle
We are living in an amazing age. We have so many choices from the moment we wake up every day. These choices also extend to our cupboards, refrigerators, shopping carts and dinner tables. So many chemicals and additives are added to processed, convenience foods that if we are really aware of the ingredients every time […]
How To Cook Delicious Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is an interesting vegetable to say the least. Not only is it ever-so-tasty, but the uniqueness in that when you cook it, the flesh comes out looking like strings of long spaghetti. Some may say that’s just strange, but we call it “delicious.” Whether you are a spaghetti squash veteran or a newbie, […]
Disney World Eating For Those With Gluten Allergies
One thing Disney restaurants are good at is accommodating individuals with special dietary needs. Those who must go gluten-free have several options to accommodate their diets while at Disney World, so the trip can be painless with a little know-how. First Thing’s First… Email specialdiets@disneyworld.com to open up dialogue immediately. Contacting a Disney specialist prior […]
Fun Ways To Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables
Everyone knows that veggies are good for you, but how do you teach kids to actually LIKE the stuff? Well, it is possible and here are a few fun ways to get you started. 1. Monkey See-Monkey Do If you roll your eyes and make “yuck” faces when vegetables are mentioned, it won’t be long […]
Think All Calories Are Created Equal? Think Again!
When it comes to feeling better and losing weight, everyone tells you the same equation: it’s all about calories in vs. calories out. All calories are created equal. Just watch your calorie intake and you can eat whatever you want. Is this all true? The answer: Not at all! While many health articles tell you […]
15 Power Foods To Improve Your Brain Health
There’s lots of hype surrounding brain exercises or so-called “brain training” and while there’s some anecdotal evidence to suggest that mental exercises can influence an individual’s mental acuity, it would appear that this isn’t the only thing that impacts brain function. Researchers have discovered that an array of different foods can actually improve brain fitness […]
