With a Clean Eating lifestyle, cooking takes center stage. The daily spotlight will be on your kitchen – and how things play out depends on accessibility and being prepared. Start by doing a pantry/kitchen clear-out. Yes, this means removing as much processed food as you can – and that can sometimes include a lot of Read More!
Inflammation sounds scary, but itâs actually your bodyâs way of telling you that it is fighting an infection. However, inflammation is not always a good thing. An inflammation comes with physical manifestations that can affect how you go about your daily tasks. It can cause redness, swelling, possible fevers, and pain. Â And when it becomes Read More!
Green and gorgeous avocado – such a lovely sight on your countertop. It holds a creamy promise, with potential of being either a savory salad, a tangy main course, or a delicious dessert. You reach to slice one up – but you stop yourself. Your brain goes âThatâs pure cholesterol! THE Fat!â Before you resist; Read More!
In the evolving world of nutrition, carbohydrates seem to be branded as the “bad guys.” In many programs, carbs are considered one of the primary culprits of weight gain, and are more often than not, reduced to a very bare minimum or eliminated. However, carbohydrates play an essential role in our bodyâs energy-building processes. Whether you Read More!
“Studies tend to show that in terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise,” Philip Stanforth, professor of exercise science at the University of Texas. Here’s a very common scenario: Someone (let’s call her Judy) sets a goal to reach a certain weight within a particular time frame. Judy gets ready with Read More!
Inflammation in your body means your immune system is fighting off an intense battle against microbes, chemicals, and other foreign bodies that it recognizes as âharmful.” Redness and swelling may develop, and you may experience pain, fever, a loss of appetite, and headaches among many other symptoms. When it constantly recurs, inflammation can lead to Read More!
Bacteria in your food? At first, it sounds like an odd idea. But, with more research taking place each year about natural probiotics, bacteria in your food can be the next best thing to have with your morning lemon water. What kind of bacteria are we actually talking about here? You may have heard or read about Read More!
Health food enthusiasts rave about its amazing properties. It has carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Honey offers such a wide variety of benefits that itâs been dubbed as âliquid goldâ – a salute to its color and the many treasures it holds as a health food. Hereâs a quick list of why honey should Read More!
Weâve always thought of adding lemon to water just as a way of giving it a refreshing twist. And while it does make your usual glass of water an extra enjoyable drink, thereâs more to it than just the zesty flavor! Here are five of the best reasons why more and more people are catching Read More!
Clean Eating Zucchini Palooza Over the last few days I have received countless requests from friends for Zucchini recipes. Our gardens and markets runneth-over this time of year.  Luckily, we have found 10 recipes that your family will SERIOUSLY LOVE. They’ve been tested & approved by kids and husbands everywhere đ âĄď¸ WHY add these green squash Read More!
