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5 BENEFITS OF EATING HEALTHY
Nutrition is essential to life. The food we eat has both short-term and long-term effects on our bodies. Eating too much, or too little, of anything can affect us physically and mentally. Eating well every day isn't always easy. However, a balanced diet consisting of...
HOW TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY MINDSET ABOUT EATING
Health begins with healthy eating habits. We see evidence of that in the aisles of the grocery stores, the posters in the doctor's office, and even commercials on TV. Yet, despite these campaigns, why is it so hard to figure out how to stick to healthy eating? It's...
HEALTHY REPLACEMENTS FOR HONEY
Honey has been around since ancient times. It is commonly used as a sweetener or food preservative. Raw honey is rich in nutrients and antioxidants and has become a household staple as it's a great ingredient for cooking and baking. However, there are nutritional,...
WHAT TO USE INSTEAD OF SALT
Salt is one of the most common spices in cooking and food prep. It's found naturally in food and our bodies do require it to function properly. While using it in moderation isn't a big concern, many people generally eat too much of it. Excess salt intake can lead to...
WHAT CAN BE KEPT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE – PART 2
Clean eating is often associated with natural foods that tend to spoil easily. Therefore, people also equate healthy eating with frequent trips to the grocery store. Either that, or we try to pack our refrigerator with too many ingredients we don't always need. While...
FOOD STORAGE: WHAT CAN BE KEPT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE – PART 1
Our refrigerators sometimes are so jam-packed with foods that don't really need to be in there. Cold air can break down the antioxidants in certain fruits and stop the ripening process of others. While some foods can have a prolonged shelf life when stored in the...
LOW-CARB DIETS EXPLAINED – THE WHOLE30 DIET
Low-carb diets have gained popularity due to their positive health benefits and the different diet types that sprung from them. In the previous Low-Carb Diets Explained post, we had a look at the Atkins diet, which started as a simple low-carb approach while focusing...
HOW COOKING CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY
According to some studies, a little creativity each day can go a long way towards happiness and satisfaction in the hustle of one's everyday life. People who frequently take on creative projects feel a greater sense of well-being and relaxation. Creativity goes beyond...
LOW-CARB DIETS EXPLAINED – THE ATKINS DIET
While diet trends are constantly changing, the most popular diets promote real whole foods for lasting results that go beyond weight loss. Since the early 2000s, many studies have shown that low-carb diets are effective for weight loss and can improve one's health...
MOOD FOOD: 3 REASONS TO TRY A PLANT-BASED DIET
When you're thinking of living a healthier lifestyle, your diet will definitely come to mind. Many people are deciding to try plant-based diets. But with so much information available online and a new diet fad hitting the headlines every other week, choosing the right...
