Helping Your Family Transition to More Meatless Meals – Part 2
Helping your family transition to more meatless meals doesn’t have to be a battle. In my last post – Helping Your Family Transition to More Meatless Meals – Part 1 ; I shared some of the health...
View ArticleHelping Your Family Transition to More Meatless Meals – Part 1
When you decide that you want to have a vegetarian way of eating, if you’re just doing it for yourself, it will be fairly easy. But if you’re part of a family – especially if there are picky eaters or...
View ArticleWhat is Quinoa?
What is quinoa? Quinoa is one of the latest crazes, but you may be wondering what is quinoa and how it can help you? Let’s discover together what quinoa is and all of its benefits. Quinoa is a grain...
View ArticleTop 10 All Natural Energy Boosting Foods
Need an energy boost? Instead of reaching for the famous energy drinks on the market, try these energy boosting foods that will provide you with the boost your body and mind needs. Fatigue is one of...
View ArticleA Five-Minute Guide to Eating Healthy Fats To Build A Stress-Resilient Body
The word “fat” has gotten so much negative press lately that’s it difficult to remember that fat is an essential nutrient. It keeps you happy and healthy, especially where your heart is involved....
View Article5 Simple Tweaks You Can Use to Turn Unhealthy Meals Into Healthy Meals
Do you struggle with the fact that many of your favorite meals are naturally unhealthy? This is a common problem that many people face. Macaroni and cheese, pizza, eggs and bacon, quarter pounder...
View ArticleA Healthy Immune System Equals Healthy Living
Living a healthy lifestyle is what we all strive for. Many will adapt their diets and include physical activity in order to achieve a healthier lifestyle, but some are still unsuccessful. A healthy...
View Article9 Delicious Ways to Eat More Spinach
Popeye was right: spinach is good for you. It is dense in some of the most essential nutrients, fights inflammation, and aids in digestion. But if you’re not a fan of how spinach tastes, you might...
View ArticleHealthy Eating On The Go
Living a healthier lifestyle means healthy eating too. However, when you are constantly on the go, that can be difficult. It’s important to prep ahead of time and of course that means keeping a handy...
View ArticleHave You Created Your #BeActiv Goals Yet?
Can you believe we are already into the second month of a new year? Have you created your #BeActiv goals yet? Don’t worry, it’s never too late to create healthy goals. My #BeActiv goal for this year...
View ArticleMaking Whole Grains a Part of Your Diet Part 2: The Drawbacks
In the last blog post, I talked with you about a few of the various reasons why adding whole grains to your diet can be a wise decision. You can check it out here if you missed it. This blog post,...
View ArticleMaking Whole Grains A Part of Your Diet Part 1: The Benefits
Depending on who you talk to, the answer to the “grain question” varies. Some health enthusiasts and experts swear that grains are the absolute worse thing that you can do to your body. Others insist...
View ArticleHealthy Snacks You Should Always Have Available
One of the questions I’m asked is : ‘What healthy snacks should I always have available?‘ This is one of my favorite questions, because creating healthy snacks is just a matter of imagination. It’s...
View ArticleI’m Often Asked What I Eat Since Becoming a Vegan..
It’s funny the things people will ask. One of the questions I most asked pertains to my lifestyle. Not about how I live a healthy lifestyle or about our alternative health care lifestyle; mainly about...
View ArticleLet’s Spice Up Your Health!
When starting a healthier lifestyle and looking for alternative ways to better your health, have you ever considered looking into spices that are actually good for you? There are many of them that...
View ArticleTo Be Or Not To Be – Gluten Free ? That is the Question
When shopping for food, you’ll likely see all the ‘gluten-free’ products positioned front and center. If you are out on a dinner date, you’ll more than likely see ‘gluten-free’ options available as...
View ArticleSTOP THE MADNESS!!
Have I got your attention yet? STOP the madness!! What am I referring to? What I’m referring to is calorie counting! The amount of people that ask me about losing weight and calorie counting is...
View ArticleInventing a Healthy Diet
Sometimes, eating healthy means you have to be a little bit inventive. Let’s face it– the food lining the shelves in the neat little boxes and jars in your local grocery store isn’t always the best...
View ArticleWhy The Fuss Over Infused Water?
Everyone knows the importance of drinking water. Your body is primarily made of water and your organs need water to function at their optimum levels. When the summer months arrive, water is much more...
View ArticleFoods That Can Actually Cause Stress
Stress can be caused by a variety of things – from work issues to financial situations. It’s a normal reaction every human experiences in situations they weren’t prepared for. Sometimes, though,...
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