We all need calories, there is no escaping that fact. For many years it has become a scary topic, creating a place of fear around the word. Calories get such a bad rap, it is essential to clear this fear to help you understand that calories are needed for a healthy body. When this fear around calories is cleared, you will be able to eat food from a place of understanding the … [Read more...]
How to Eat Better
Ever wonder how you can start eating healthy food everyday? There is no single meal plan that works for everyone. The best way to start eating better is the one that will you stick to for the long term. It is the method that you want to do consistently week after week, month after month, year upon year. How to Start Eating Better The first place to start is to get clear on … [Read more...]
Cherry Benefits and Side Effects: Cheer Up Your Meal Plan with Cherries
Look around and you just might see that cherries are everywhere. That’s because for most regions, cherries are currently at the height of their season, which means there’s no better time to add them to your cart and take them home with you. Beyond being at peak flavor and ripeness, their abundance means you have every opportunity to take full advantage of cherry benefits and … [Read more...]
Mindful Eating Starts with Mindful Cooking
Have you ever had one of those days (OK, weeks?) where you set out just to indulge in one cookie and before you know it the jar is nothing by crumbs? But worse than having devoured all your kids’ favorite snacks is you weren’t even aware you did it. If this sounds even slightly familiar, you just did the opposite of mindful eating. Mindful eating is a great way to be more … [Read more...]
Are Smoothies Good for You? 5 Smoothie Dos & Dont’s
Smoothies are a great way to pack in all kinds of healthy whole foods in a quick and easy way. These blended concoctions are perfect for mixing fresh fruit and vegetables, good fats, and a power boost of protein--all fuel your body needs to perform at its best whether you’re working out or just working. Even better, no cooking is required, very little prep work is needed, and … [Read more...]