Exotic Fruit Guide
I love when I'm out shopping for fruit at the grocery store or the farmer's market and I stumble on something I've never heard of before. If you're tired of apples and oranges and are looking to spice up your fruit...
5 Nutrition Myths Debunked
Myth #1: All calories are created equal. I am sure you’ve heard the phrase, “calories in, calories out.” Meaning, in order to lose weight, you have to burn off more calories than you take in. While this may be...
8 Amazing Sources of Antioxidants
Antioxidants are compounds that may protect our cells from highly reactive molecules called “free radicals.” Free radicals are molecules that can form as the result of normal body processes or through harmful...
Why Healthy Fats are Phat
I can't think of a nutrient that's been more misunderstood over the years than fat. Growing up in the 90s, I was convinced that it was bad for your heart and that fat would, indeed, make you fat. My house was stocked...
5 Best Natural Substitutes for Sugar
Not all sugar substitutes are created equal! When you're on the hunt for a natural alternative to table sugar, there are a few important things to think about. It's best to use sweeteners that are naturally derived,...
Leafy Greens Nutrition: Get to Know Your Salad Greens
A big salad is one of my favorite ways to get my greens in for the day. It allows for so much variety depending on what's in season and what you're in the mood for. But if you've ever checked out the salad bar at Whole...
The Clean Fifteen: 15 Fruits & Veggies You Can Buy Conventional!
Every year, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list of 12 foods called the “Dirty Dozen” that are most likely to contain pesticides, and 15 foods called the "Clean Fifteen" that are least likely to...
Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season is officially upon us. For those that suffer from seasonal allergies, this time of year can be particularly uncomfortable and frustrating. Not only are allergies tough to deal with, they are also...
Mason Jar Salads to grab & go!
When you have a busy week ahead of you, it can be really tough to make time for preparing healthy lunches! I came across this mason jar trick not too long ago and it's saved me SO much time and energy. There's a...
6 Snacks to Keep You Feeling Full
Eating well-balanced, satisfying meals is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle. (1) But whether you're a mindless snacker like me or because not all of your meals are keeping you...
7 Fruits and Veggies in-Season for Spring
Tis' the season to spring clean your diet! It's time to put away the heavy, coma-inducing winter foods and start stocking up on bright, seasonal spring deliciouness. Is it just me, or is food more fun when it's...
Juicing vs. Blending: What’s the Difference?
With so many pressed juices and smoothie beverages on the market these days, it can be a bit confusing as to how they are different and when you would want to drink each. Juice are made by juicing and smoothies are made...
Make Spring Matter Giveaway-Enter to Win!
We've partnered with 7 of our favorite Target Made to Matter brands to bring you the ultimate Spring giveaway! The Made to Matter-Handpicked by Target brands drive awareness and accessibility of better choices,...
The Benefits of Probiotics
Living inside each of our digestive tracts are about 100 trillion different types of bacteria. In fact, about 7 lbs of our physical bodies is made up of bacteria that lives inside of our intestines. (1) This might sound...
Why Drink Apple Cider Vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made from pulverized apples. The acidic nature of vinegar (surprisingly enough) has an alkalizing effect on the body once ingested. These acids increase your body’s ability...
The Dirty Dozen: 12 foods you should buy organic in 2015!
We always recommend buying local, organic fruits and vegetables, but we also know that that isn't feasible for everyone all the time. Whether you have budgetary limitations or organic options just aren't...
4 DIY Nut Butter Recipes
Whether you follow a Paleo diet and can't have legumes, are allergic to peanuts, or are just looking to mix it up, nut and seed butters can be amazing alternatives to peanut butter! Most store-bought peanut butters are...
Hemp Seeds : How and Why You Should Eat More of Them
Humans have been using hemp for thousands of years, and for good reason-it's really versatile! It can be used for beauty products, paper, food, milk and more. My fave way to use hemp is in its edible form: as an...