by Patti DeFelicis | Sep 1, 2021 | health, nutrition, weight, weight loss |
Clean eating refers to eating a diet of fresh, whole foods that are self-prepared and nutrient-dense. Eating clean often causes people to feel better, look better, and have more energy. Others adopt a clean eating lifestyle because they want to lose weight. While...
by Patti DeFelicis | Aug 25, 2021 | health, nutrition |
There is no doubt that cooking at home is one of the most beneficial steps you can take toward better health. People who regularly cook meals at home have healthier overall diets and consume fewer calories. Your career and home life can leave you physically and...
by Patti DeFelicis | Aug 18, 2021 | health, nutrition |
Nowadays, we spend more time at home, cooking, and baking, and therefore more meal prepping. There’s nothing more fun than preparing a healthy meal together with loved ones. Great kitchen gadgets can genuinely make all the difference and bring some joy into your...
by Patti DeFelicis | Aug 11, 2021 | health, nutrition |
Animal products are considered complete proteins as they contain enough essential amino acids that our body needs. On the other hand, many plant sources are too low in or missing one or more amino acids. However, there are many ways to get enough protein on a...
by Patti DeFelicis | Aug 4, 2021 | health, nutrition |
In the first part of this series, I discussed the importance of protein in your diet. The body uses it to make and maintain muscles, tendons, and skin tissue. Furthermore, it produces antibodies that help you fight infections. Many vegetarians who switch to meat-free...