It is commonly thought of as a vegetable, but pumpkin is actually a fruit and it is packed with nutrients. Let’s dive into some of the amazing health benefits of pumpkin and how you can add it into your diet. It’s great for your eyes Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A which is great for …
What’s your go-to breakfast? Cereal, oatmeal, eggs and bacon? Or maybe you skip breakfast altogether… Have you ever had ricotta toast? It’s a simple recipe with lots of variations. It all starts with a slice of bakery fresh bread topped with ricotta cheese and a whole range of toppings options. Check out some ideas below: …
September is National Breakfast Month! We’re celebrating by sharing our top tips for making a healthy breakfast. We have all heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Evidence supports eating a better breakfast can boost your metabolism, help your children perform better in school, prevent over-snacking later in the day, …
You may have heard a lot about intuitive eating, but have you ever considered translating this into the way you think about moving your body and exercise? In our culture, most people have a “no pain, no gain” relationship with exercise. Instead of it being viewed as a pleasurable activity, or at the very least …
What is last supper syndrome? Let me set the scene for you. It’s Sunday night, you’re getting ready to say goodbye to the food freedom you had over the weekend (maybe you called it a “cheat day”) and preparing yourself to “get back on track” tomorrow. You end up eating beyond fullness because you don’t …
If I had to describe what spring/summer would taste like, it would be this salad. For your next party or backyard BBQ, this would be the perfect addition. This is also a great side dish for a weeknight meal or meal prep for lunches for the week. Lemon Herb Orzo Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups …
These muffins do double duty. Not only will they satisfy a sweet craving, they also provide a serving of fruit and veggies at the same time! The added bonus is, if you don’t tell anybody what’s in them, they’ll never know! Ingredients: 1 cup flour, whole wheat 1 cup flour, all purpose 1 tsp baking …
In this two-part series, we are discussing how to raise a child to eat a healthful diet with variety and flavor. Just to recap the first four tips: Tip #1 – Start early Tip #2 – Variety is the spice of life Tip #3 – Emphasize non-sweet flavors Tip #4 – Encourage but don’t force …
For substantial health benefits, adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week, according to the Department of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Getting 150 minutes of exercise a week might seem like a lot, but breaking it down into smaller intervals can help make it …
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Whether it be in my office or around friends and family, a question I often get is, how do I get my kids to eat healthy? I know as a parent, when my children were younger, dinner time could be quite a stressful time. Kids are notorious for having picky palates and it can be …
