Festive Foods for Christmas
Christmas is just days away and what better way to celebrate than with the season’s most powerful red and green produce. Here are the top six festive food picks for nutrition and taste this Christmas holiday season. Beets Beets contain a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains – which have been shown to provide antioxidant, […]
10 Natural Tips to Beat Chronic Stress
“If you really knew what was happening to you when you are stressed, you would freak out. It’s not pretty,” I said during the 2013 Third Metric women’s conference. I wasn’t exaggerating. Chronic stress has become epidemic in our society, where faster seems better and we pack more obligations into our ever-expanding schedules. Research has […]
10 Powerhouse Plant Proteins
Easier on the planet’s water and land resources—and often easier on your digestive tract than animal proteins—plant foods offer ample essential amino acids to build muscle and maintain optimal health. From quinoa to lentils to chia, you’ll find these protein-rich plant foods ground into powders, added to breads and bars, and bringing substance to soups […]
7 Ways to Eat More Healthy Fats
For my New Year’s resolution this year, I am focusing on eating more fat. Yes, that’s right. More fat. Because I am vegan and my diet consists mainly of whole grains, beans, legumes, and fresh produce, I sometimes forget to eat enough fat. Our bodies need fat for virtually every bodily function from regulating hormones […]
Detecting Nutritional Deficiencies
A healthy diet can provide all nutrients that a body needs, but the reality of our busy lifestyles and sometimes finicky eating patterns can lead to vitamin deficiency. Knowing what to look for is part of the battle. We want to help you in detecting these nutritional deficiencies! HANDS Cold hands: Magnesium deficiency, hypothyroidism, chronic […]
Top 5 Best Organic Foods for Weight Loss
Many Americans struggle with maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. Many of them have even tried multiple diets and lifestyle changes only to become frustrated with their weight and give up. Eating certain organic foods can actually help you lose weight. Here are some organic foods that can help with weight loss and dieting. Free-Range […]
Home Remedies for Headache Treatment
Headaches, including migraines, are extremely common. Because headaches can stem from a variety of causes, some headache sufferers seek treatment on a near-daily basis. Fortunately, there are several home-remedy treatments that can help alleviate migraine pain and other types of headaches. Lavender Oil Not only does lavender smell great — it’s also a useful home […]
Lunch Ideas for Back to School
Back to school time is the perfect opportunity to start packing a healthier lunchbox with these healthy kids lunch recipes and kids snack ideas. Our easy lunches for kids are quick to pack, especially our bento lunchbox recipes. Pack our Pizza Roll-Up Bento lunch for a healthy kids lunch your child won’t be willing to […]
Easy Ways to Eat Seven a Day
A new study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that adults who eat seven servings of fruits and veggies per day reduce their risk of premature death (e.g. from cancer and cardiovascular disease) by 42 percent. Find it challenging to eat your seven-a-day? Try these doable tips. An apple a day? It […]
Need a Pizza Crust Recipe? Here Are 10 That Don’t Use Flour
When it comes to finding a good pizza crust recipe, many are on a lifelong search. Because let’s be honest- there’s nothing better than pizza made at home. But what if you can’t tolerate traditional flour? Or even any kind of flour at all? Is a good pizza crust recipe then simply an unattainable dream? […]
50 Grain-Free & Paleo Ground Beef Recipes
Whether you’re in a time crunch or are responsibly planning a week in advance, here are some mouth-watering grain-free dishes that call for ground beef (or ground beef can easily be substituted). Enjoy! Burgers and Meatloaves Paleo Burgers with Caramelized Balsamic Onions & Avocado – Joyful Healthy Eats Salted Mocha Burgers – Popular Paleo […]
Vegan Pantry: 10 Essential Foods That Make Your Plant-Based Diet Nutritious and Healthy
Whether you are new to a plant-based vegan diet, have been plant-strong for a while, or just stumbled upon my blog out of curiosity, you’ve probably wondered how to stock your pantry and fridge with foods that are the most beneficial for your health. So what are the essentials that can be found in pantries […]