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...]
Serve Up Veggies Beyond Just Side Dishes
Vegetables, despite being nutrient-dense, a high source of fiber, and a healthy friend to your ticker, are often an afterthought in meal planning. Most often, veggies and salads are added on as side dishes or starters once the main meal--usually a protein or all-in-one dish such as a casserole--is set. This problematic strategy reduces the important role veggies play on your … [Read more...]
A Healthy Day Starts with Making the Most of Your Morning
What do President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Jeff Bezos have in common? They all have strong morning routines...oh, yeah, and they’re mega successful. One could hypothesize the latter is due to what their a.m. is all about. While we can’t promise a super start to your day will lead to fame and fortune, the better you start your day, the less likely it is to snowball into … [Read more...]
Don’t Let A Meal Prep Mistake Sabotage Your Fat Loss
Take a scroll through Instagram and Pinterest in search of healthy eating tips and you’ll soon find that if fat loss is what you seek, than meal prep is where to start. Not familiar with meal prep? It’s when you make a batch of properly portioned and nutritiously balanced meals at one time so that you can easily eat right all week long. Avoid a Meal Prep Mistake What’s great … [Read more...]
5 Changes in 2017 to Help Your Health
Kudos to you if you’re like the 21.4 percent of people who made a 2017 resolution to lose weight or eat healthier, according to Statistic Brain. Setting a goal is the first step toward achieving it. But whether or not it was a resolution or just good timing to make some changes following much overindulgent holiday eating and lounging, there are plenty of ways to tackle this … [Read more...]