This post may contain affiliate links. I only link to companies and products I know and love. Read more in the Disclosure and Privacy Policy It’s no secret that Omegas are good for your health. Everyone’s been talking about Omega 3, 6, and 9 in health circles for years, with Omega-3 taking centre stage. But…
3 Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Snack Foods
While leading a healthy lifestyle is a goal for many people, it can be difficult to break certain habits when it comes to food. You may have a favorite meal you don’t want to give up. Or, you’ve probably made snacking a regular part of your daily routine. It can be tempting to throw out…
The Dangers of Total Elimination Diets
Elimination diets have become quite popular in recent years. Celebrities and social media influencers praise diets such as Keto, Raw, and Paleo for their massive weight loss. The truth behind elimination diets isn’t as glamorous as the media would have you believe. In fact, total elimination diets can actually cause more harm than good, unless…
Vitamin D 101- Your Guide to this Essential Vitamin
This post may contain affiliate links. I only link to companies and products I know and love. Read more in the Disclosure and Privacy Policy Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that many people do not get enough of. Although your body can produce its own vitamin D using cholesterol in your skin chances are…
Why Are Carbohydrates Important?
In recent years carbohydrates have been typecast as the villain in our quest to eat healthy and lose weight. Diets such as Keto and Paleo recommend steering clear of carbs and social media influencers promote low-carb diets by posting drool-worthy photos of bacon wrapped everything. It can be difficult to remember that what you see…
The Connection Between Nutrition, Exercise, and Mood
Nutrition, exercise, and mood – How are they connected? Your brain works 24*7. It works even when you are sleeping. Unlike you, your brain does not get any holidays. It is working nonstop to control your thoughts, feelings, and movements. This implies that your brain needs an adequate amount of fuel to function normally. What…
9 Best Winter Fruits and Their Health Benefits
Do you feel winter means less fresh fruits? It couldn’t be more opposite! Winter fruits are as numerous and possibly more nutritious than their summer counterparts. Here are the 9 best winter fruits and what they can do for your health *For all the following fruits, I have included the glycemic scale ranking. Please note…
Healthier Holiday Food Swaps
What would you say if I told you that you could still enjoy a full, glorious, holiday meal with none of the guilt? Well, it’s possible. Leftovers? No guilt there either. The phrase “healthy holiday food” is not as shudder worthy as many people think… In fact, quite the opposite! I know when many people…
10 Best Foods For Hair Growth
This post may contain affiliated links. We only promote products and companies we love and trust. To learn more please read our Disclosure & Privacy Policy Growing your hair out can seem like it takes forever. In fact, the average rate that our hair grows is about 0.5 inches per month and 6 inches per…
Is Becoming “Veganish” A Real Thing?
The variety of healthy diets circulating currently, that actually work, is astounding! The common factor among them being that it’s a lifestyle change, not just a short term diet. One such “diet” being the Vegan diet. And, it’s the one that might just be the biggest commitment of all. But, what happens when you love…