With the increasing popularity of the paleo and keto diets, carbohydrates have been getting a bad rap. It’s important to remember that carbohydrates are a macronutrient, not a food group. Not all carbohydrates are equal, and I find it unfair to grains like brown rice and quinoa that they get lumped in to the same […]
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Follow These Ten Tips For A Lifetime of Great Brain Health
Brain health is a concern for everyone, the choices that we make throughout our lifetime determine how we age and how our brain will function especially in later years. People with a family history of brain disorders like Alzheimer’s or Dementia should to pay particular attention to lifestyle choices and dietary habits.Photo by Epicurrence on Unsplash Dementia Dementia […]
Be Healthy Every Day – A Weekly Planner
Be Healthy Every Day: A Weekly Planner by Maria Marlowe will help you stay on track with your healthy living goals! Organization Junkie You may remember I mentioned that I’m an organization junkiea few months ago. I love setting goals, making lists, and I love using a planner to do so. I find that staying organized […]
Spring Vegetables to Add to Your Diet
After a long, cold winter, the warmer weather is welcome, as is the spring produce it brings. It’s time to ditch the heavy comfort food of autumn and winter and transition into lighter fare with the fruits and vegetables of the early spring harvest. The wonderful thing about Mother Nature is that she provides us […]
10 Reasons to Eat More Beans
Due to their affects on our digestive system, beans, pulses, and legumes sometimes get a bad rap, but they’re some of the most nutrient dense foods available so they’re a beneficial food to include in your diet. They’re also incredible versatile, so you can eat them for days on end and never get tired of […]