There's nothing like a warm, healthy breakfast on a chilly morning to help you start your day right. It's time to switch out those smoothies for something cozier this season. Here are some breakfast ideas for fall so that you can enjoy the fall flavors while still getting in a healthy breakfast that will fuel you until lunch. 1. Oatmeal Oatmeal is the easiest, quickest, [...]
Summer fruit season is finally here, and I can't help but get excited to buy that first ripe watermelon. Of course, there's nothing more refreshing than watermelon slices on a hot summer day, but you don't have to eat it plain. Here are some different ways that you can enjoy watermelon this season. 1. Make a watermelon salad There's nothing more refreshing and appropriate for [...]
Have you ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s the 12 kinds of produce that you absolutely MUST buy organic because they are most heavily sprayed with pesticides. Pesticides contribute to toxicity in the body, which means that we are more likely to suffer from allergies, a weakened immune system, and digestive problems, among other things. Many fruits and vegetables that have thin skins or [...]
Whether you have prediabetes, type 1 or 2, or simply want to be mindful about staying as healthy as possible, choosing the right foods can help you keep proper balance with your blood sugar. When you keep these levels on an even keel, you'll feel fuller for longer without going into blood sugar crash territory. A typical misconception is you need to avoid sugar to [...]
Autumn has arrived, the leaves have changed color and the hustle and bustle of the holidays is here. If you're anything like me, this last part of the year flies by in a wink. I have a fun theory that we go to bed on Halloween and wake up on Valentine's Day! At this time of year it can feel like your schedule is controlling [...]
Both health experts and chefs agree that it's best to eat the foods that are "seasonally" available, rather than seeking out frozen foods from other seasons. Ideally, the healthiest, and most cost-effective diets are rich in produce that are grown in the same month that you eat them. This means that you would eat squash throughout the fall and summer, and switch to leeks and [...]
Detoxification is so important it's something that our bodies do on a daily basis. It is that vital for our survival. But not too many people realize how important it is for health and healing. The health dictum “out of the old, in with the new” cannot be possible without a well-planned detox. Try to do at least a couple of detoxes a year. The [...]
