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FOODS TO AVOID DURING A COLD SORE BREAK
Cold sores: an incredibly painful and socially awkward experience that prevents you from enjoying your meal or showing your face in public. Cold sore outbreaks are usually triggered by exposure to sun, wind, a low immune system, or stress. Although there is no quick...
THE BEST FOOD FOR AN UPSET STOMACH
Everyone gets an upset stomach sometimes. When your stomach hurts and cramps, or you feel nauseous, the last thing you want to do is eat something that makes it worse. Some foods can worsen symptoms, while others can help alleviate them. Below are some ingredients...
REFRESHING ALTERNATIVES TO DRINK INSTEAD OF SODA
Do you always reach for a soda when thirsty? Half of all Americans drink soda every day, and among those people, the average daily intake is 2.6 glasses. Add to that the fact that a regular can of soda contains about 9.5 teaspoons of added sugars while the 20-ounce...
USING MEAL PREP AS A CLEAN EATING STRATEGY
We've all been there; every weekend, we promise ourselves to start eating healthy in the new week. Come Wednesday, and our plans are in the trash can, like the apples we bought weeks ago and never touched. Eating healthy tends to take a backseat when we're juggling a...
BROWN FOOD VS WHITE FOOD – WHICH ONE IS REALLY HEALTHIER?
You may have heard of the No White Foods Diet or the Brown Food Movement. They both propose that you should cut out white foods and instead go for their brown counterparts. Brown-colored food is deemed healthier as they cover more nutritional categories. Most health...
CAN YOU EAT TOO MUCH FRUIT?
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, does that mean you can eat as many apples as you like? Fruit is an essential part of a healthy diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. However, many people are concerned with the sugar content...
THE 5 BEST WAYS TO SWEETEN YOUR FOOD
Most people that start the journey of cutting sugar out of their diet have some intense cravings in the beginning. Even the seasoned clean eater gives in to a sweet temptation now and then. The problem is that cutting down on sugar isn't just cutting down on your...
How To Deal With Temptation After Your Sugar Detox
Congratulations, you’ve made it through your sugar detox and are on your way to a lifetime of eating healthy, wholesome foods! A lot of your sugar cravings are gone, but it’s easy to fall back into old behavior patterns and get yourself in hot water when it comes to...
Health Benefits of Honey
Raw, organic honey has a long list of health benefits and can work well as a sugar alternative. You might love honey because of the sweet taste, adding it to your coffee, tea, or biscuits, but there is more to it than its wonderful sweet taste and texture! Read on to...
3 Ways to Get High Energy in the Morning WITHOUT Using Sugar
We’ve all experienced it - we set our alarm for 7 AM with the best of intentions, but when the time comes, we hit the “snooze” button repeatedly and start our day much slower than we hoped. Starting the day sluggishly sets a disappointing tone for the rest of the...
