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…
9 Health Benefits of Ginger For Your Body and Mind
It’s no secret that ginger is incredibly good for you, and tasty too. But, maybe you didn’t know to what extent! With these 9 health benefits of ginger, this spice will be a staple in your kitchen, if it isn’t already. A Bit Of History It’s no wonder ginger is so well loved and is…
7 Surprising Ways Beets Can Improve Your Health
It’s not surprising that beets are healthy. But, maybe you didn’t know the extent of how beets can improve your heath. Beets, otherwise known as nature’s candy, can definitely help you out there. The health benefits of beets are wide and numerous, and in some cases surprising!! I was not always a beet lover. In…
How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day?
Water. It is the one single element any living thing cannot do without for an extended period of time. Did you know everybody is a little different in how much water they need? Ask yourself, “How much water should I drink daily?” How much water should I drink every day? There are several factors that…
Easy Black Beans
Are you looking to stock your kitchen with easy, inexpensive, and healthy staples? Black beans can definitely help you out with that! These easy black beans can be added to anything your heart desires. This black bean recipe is easy and versatile and one that is in my regular rotation one meal prep days. The…