While it may be quick to grab food on the go every day, lunching out can get old fast — for both your health and wallet. Meal prep can seem like a big to-do for those who aren’t used to it. However, it’s as simple…
Let’s be honest: If it were up to our kids, they’d choose chocolate cake over a side salad every time. Maybe we would, too. While dessert isn’t the healthiest option, you can turn specific treats into nutritious choices that aren’t so bad. With ingredients…
Have you ever had monk fruit? Many people in the west have not, but it’s well-known in eastern medicine for several reasons. Don’t feel bad if you overlooked this humble fellow in the produce aisle. While it doesn’t look like much, it has the…
When you have tummy trouble, it can feel like the end of the world. You might experience a host of unpleasant symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting. However, your gastrointestinal system does much more than occasionally go haywire if you eat the wrong thing. Your…
Many challenges come with trying to cook a family meal after a long day. However, the biggest hurdle parents face is a lack of time. Meal prepping and leftovers have become a mainstay in many homes today. While there’s not necessarily anything wrong with…
Experts say adults consume no more than six to nine teaspoons — or 25 to 37.5 grams — of sugar per day. However, last year, the average American ate roughly four times that amount, totaling 111 grams. As a result, Americans and people all over…
Many of us consider seltzer a bubbly alternative to otherwise sugary sodas and juices. It’s the perfect drink for summertime and goes well with a variety of mixers. Plus, it’s cheap and completely healthy, right? Maybe not. Plenty of people seek this sparkling beverage…
Baby, it’s cold outside, and that means it’s soup season! While you may want to reach for the canned variety on your next visit to the grocery store, opt for a homemade recipe. Fresh is much tastier, plus, you know each ingredient that goes…
Kombucha has earned a crazy good reputation in the health and fitness world. From improving gut health to reducing inflammation, the beverage has become increasingly popular in recent years. The sweet, fizzy drink is made from yeast, sugar and fermented tea and contains living…
Almost everyone loves a good dessert – and if you don’t we can’t be friends. Sorry. (JUST KIDDING!) Whether you’re a fan of cakes or cookies, there’s something about that warm gooeyness that just soothes the soul. Slipping in a serving of vegetables makes…