Plating More Plant-Based Protein
How to Rethink Your Protein Sources A varied plant-based diet can truly deliver on the protein front. If you associate protein with chicken and steak, it may be time to rethink your protein sources. A varied plant-based diet can truly deliver on the protein front – without the cholesterol and fat that meat often provides. […]
Local Food Resolutions
Making resolutions can establish positive changes in your diet, contributing to your overall health and happiness! These local ladies share how they’ve made their resolutions stick despite busy lives and inevitable cravings. “As a fan of all things sweet, it’s been an ongoing resolution for me to limit my sugar intake. I started by cutting […]
10 Food Resolutions You Should Actually Keep
It’s been said that New Year’s resolutions don’t work – in fact, one statistic indicates that 80% of us won’t be able to keep our resolutions past the second week of February. And since most resolutions are health-related, that’s not boding so well for our bodies. Instead of creating lofty resolutions this year that you’ll […]
Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
Top Tips for Seasonal Success The holiday season is one of quality time, laughter, and merriment – ‘tis the season to be jolly, after all – but it’s also an occasion when relationships are tested, routines fall by the wayside, and overindulgences occur more often than you might like to admit. Maybe your relatives drive […]
Meal Prep Like a Pro
Tips to Help You Get Started Meal prep, or the habit of planning and preparing meals ahead of when you need them, is having a moment in the world of health and fitness. And for good reason – meal prepping is a major time-saver, and with the right ingredients, it promotes a balanced diet. Since […]
Facts About Fiber
Information on This Important Substance If you’ve ever heard, “You should get more fiber,” and then wondered what exactly fiber is – you’re not alone! Read on to find out the specifics of this helpful substance, what it does for your body, and how you can incorporate more into your diet, naturally. What is dietary […]
Healthy Food Swaps
Locals Share Their Favorite Substitutes Small, sustainable improvements to your diet can have a major impact on your health. These simple swaps don’t compromise on taste, but they can help you pack in more nutrition! I have picky kids, so I will use any opportunity to sneak some vegetables into their little bodies. I put […]
The Pros and Cons of Probiotics
Should You Incorporate Them into Your Daily Diet? Probiotics have long been known to soothe digestive disorders like acid reflux, diarrhea, and constipation. Lately though, these “good bacteria” are cropping up in all sorts of products, from toothpaste to cereal. We share what’s hype and what’s fact before you incorporate them into your daily diet. […]
Know Your Nutrition
Why You Should Adjust Your Diet as You Age Want to feel 10 years younger? Look no further than your plate! As you get older, your focus on food needs to shift from how good it is to how good it is for you. You may have to shuffle your assumptions about what you think […]
Snack Smart
Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids Choosing a variety of healthy snacks at the grocery store can be a challenge, especially when your child is begging for that bag of candy! But with a little planning, you can supply your household with balanced snacks that will leave your kids satisfied until dinnertime. These local moms share […]
