Category: Healthy Snack Foods

If you often find yourself having a sandwich on-the-go, rushing back home from work to prepare dinner for the family or even barely finding the time to sit down and have a proper meal, you aren’t alone. In today’s time, if there’s one thing that most of us don’t have the time for, it’s our […]

We all know that dietary fiber is an important tenet of both digestion and overall health, and that most Americans don’t get their daily recommended amount. We all also know that too many starchy carbs can lead to inflammation and weight gain. Since fiber is a carbohydrate, it also often comes in high-carb clothes.  While […]

The school year is officially in full swing, which means busy schedules and hungry, growing kids. When things get hectic and you need ideas for back to school snacks, don’t turn to processed foods lacking in essential nutrients. Instead, keep the kids going with these 6 healthy back to school snacks that are simple and […]

We’re well into the new year, and by now you may have lost your motivation to stick to a healthy diet. It’s totally understandable! In the hustle and bustle of life, nutrition often falls by the wayside. That’s why throughout March, we’re providing tips on how to eat (and live) well, in the most sustainable […]

After your carve a pumpkin, do you toss the pumpkin seeds? Most people don’t know what to do with them, but they can actually be used in a lot of different ways! If you just throw them away, you are also missing out on some great health benefits! Pumpkin seeds contain heart-healthy magnesium, zinc to […]

Healthy lunches are not just a concern for your kids as they head back to school, but for you as well! It can be challenging coming up with lunch box ideas for your kids, let alone yourself! Maybe you have co-workers who want to go out to eat every day or you tend to skip […]

Grilling is one of my favorite things to do during the summer! It adds incredible flavor to any dish and it’s actually one of the healthier ways to cook meat. When you grill meat, more of the excess fat drips off while you are grilling it, versus cooking it in a pan where the excess […]

Summer vacations are in full swing! In fact, as I’m writing this blog post I am on a little vacation with my family. Traveling is fun but it can also be exhausting! Whether you are driving or flying, it’s important to bring healthy travel snacks along to keep your energized and help you avoid indulging […]

It seems like for years, kale has been the green super food that everyone has been obsessing over, but now it’s all about seaweed! Why the switch in greens? While kale contains more antioxidants than any other vegetable, seaweed offers its own amazing health benefits including being the largest source of iodine. Most other foods greatly […]

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up, do you know what you’ll be munching on during the big game against the Falcons and the Patriots? I try to find healthy alternatives to my favorite game day snacks, because it’s easy to eat as many calories as some of these NFL players! One of my go-to foods that […]