Polenta Recipes
Healthy polenta recipes are hard to come by. Polenta is a Northern Italian dish made from coarsely ground yellow corn that has always been popular for its simplicity
Is Adding Salt Bad for You?
Is Adding Salt Bad for You? When you reach for the shaker and sprinkle some salt over your meal, you might think that you're merely adding some additional
Meal Frequency
Meal frequency is a much-discussed topic. Should you eat several small meals or 3 large ones? What is better for health? What works better for weight loss? Many
Which Popular Diet is Healthiest?
Which popular diet is healthiest? There are so many options when it comes to the decision of what diet to choose. Let’s analyze two of them, not so
Are Vegan Foods Healthier?
Are vegan foods healthier? Not necessarily. Many of them are highly processed and contain many artificial ingredients. It's a common misconception that any food labeled "vegan" is automatically
Grain Salads
Grain salads are gaining popularity. Looking for a versatile recipe that’s great as a filling side dish, lunch, or pitch in food? Grain salads are readily available pre-packaged
How Much Water Should You Drink?
How much water should you drink? You hear all the time how important it is to stay hydrated. Water makes up 60% of our body weight, and it’s
What’s the Healthiest Creamer for Coffee?
I'm often asked what’s the healthiest creamer for coffee? Most of us need some time of creamer or creamer stand-in to enjoy our coffee. I use fat-free half
How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Wondering how to keep New Year’s resolutions? Resolutions are much easier to make than to keep, and by the end of March, many of us have abandoned our
Healthy Protein Sources
Looking for healthy protein sources? Getting adequate protein is important to a healthy diet. Did you know that protein keeps you full longer than carbs or fat? That’s
What Does a Health Coach Do?
Wondering what does a health coach do? I recently passed the national board exam to become a certified wellness coach, so I wanted to give you an idea
Best Nuts for Gut Health
What are the best nuts to gut health? According to a recent study, almonds are your best bet. We are hearing more and more about the importance of
Air Fryer Side Dishes
Looking for air fryer side dishes? I just got a new air fryer and it is quick and does the trick in terms of crisping up veggies. Using
Does Fasting Affect Hormones?
Does fasting affect hormones? Intermittent fasting has taken off as a way to lose weight without having to limit types of a food a person eats. But there
How Healthy is My Diet?
Have you ever wondered "how healthy is my diet?" People trying to adopt a healthier diet probably aren't the best judges of how well they're actually eating, a