Dates are a great snack. If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, dates are here to help. Sticky, chewy, and oh so sweet, it's amazing they are still a health food for how good they taste. Why do people even eat candy?! Their sweetness is a great pick me up snack … Continue reading Date Me: The Health Benefits of Dates
Kombucha, much like yoga and meditation, is somewhat new and trendy only in the West, but it's history in health goes way, way back in the East. For many centuries people in the East have been brewing up kombucha tea to help keep your body strong, healthy, and energized. DIY kombucha … Continue reading Why You Should Be Drinking More Kombucha
Chia seeds! These are on my top ten healthy foods to know about list. They are power packed, so easy to add to a ton of dishes, and cheap af. Buy a big bag in bulk and sprinkle it on just about anything for a boost. First of all, yes chia seeds are the same … Continue reading The Benefits of Chia Seeds
We all know that healthy means well-hydrated. You can feel the difference when you've been drinking plenty of fresh liquids and sweating it out via exercise - the whole world feels bright, alive, and exciting. Dehydration, beyond being bad for your health, just doesn't feel good. Neither does being inactive and crunched over your keyboard. … Continue reading Why I Love Coconut Water
So I just learned this crazy thing: you can eat the banana peel! And not only can you, you should. The peel has tons of extra nutrients and vitamins in it that can be hard to come by, especially on a plant based diet, like vitamin B6 which is critical for elevated energy and mood. … Continue reading It’s Bananas: You Can Eat The Peel
You guys already know that I'm a huge fan of chickpeas. They have everything you need - protein, iron, calcium. You can read Healthy Eating Essential: Chickpeas to learn a little more, but if you're already sold on the magic of chickpeas here's a fun way to eat more of them. There are so many ways … Continue reading Chickpea Pasta!
An easy health tip to keep in mind is to always be conscious of eating the rainbow. Frequently, color variation is sign of what nutrients are hidden inside of each fruit and veggie. Bright purples, bold oranges, and enticing reds catch our attention in part because we are genetically designed to be drawn to the fruits … Continue reading Eat The Rainbow
Nothing beats a super ripe, juicy, amazingly delicious peach. Tart, sweet, and bursting with flavor, peaches satisfy all of the senses with just one bite - but did you know that they are also great for you? Mind, body, soul, and taste buds, peaches enhance your life. Here are some more reasons why you need … Continue reading 4 Reasons To Love Peaches
One of the best foods on the planet is the chickpea. It is extremely versatile and loaded with nutrients. A cornerstone to many ancient diets, the chickpea has been used to create amazing and nutritious meals for centuries. If you aren't already eating chickpeas, you should be. Protein If you are vegan, vegetarian, on a diet, or … Continue reading Healthy Eating Essential: Chickpeas
Like grown up sprinkles, most adults enjoy giving their food a fun kick by tossing a dash of hot and spicy right on top. Sometimes seen as a sign of machismo, being able to add a good amount of spiciness to your meal may actually be very beneficial to your overall health, making you truly strong … Continue reading Vitamin Spice: Why You Should Be Eating Hot Peppers
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