Organic on a budget

2 May

Choosing to add more organically grown foods to your cart can help you avoid consuming unnatural pesticides, but can sometimes be a budget  nightmare. Although ” inconclusive ” evidence has been drawn determining whether  or not eating organically  will help you avoid ailments due to pesticide use , common sense, and a little research of [...]

Sugar, friend or foe?

12 Apr

It’s no secret, many of the foods we adore are packed with deviously refined sugar . Yet highly refined sugar foods such as  , white bread and soda remain staples of the American diet .  Recently, many health experts have shined light on the possibility that sugar is toxic & the fact that it is [...]

5 Must have Health Apps.

1 Apr

  If you’re one of the many proud smart phone owners, you know how useful the pocket- sized computers can be. I phones have allowed us to organize our bank accountants, social lives, and even improve our well being with the touch of a screen . Health and fitness apps. are amoung the most frequently [...]

Spicy Simple Portobello Mushroom Burgers

13 Mar

It’s that time of year again, the sun shining,bikinis are on the racks, and the aroma of grilled foods fill the evening air. Although there are countless ways to prepare veggie burgers, nothing quite satisfies my burger cravings like Portobello mushroom burgers do. Portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture, are cost-effective, and of course, they [...]

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

28 Feb

Sweet potatoes are natures little gift to those of us who are health concious. They can satisfy any sweet tooth,and are filling and nutritious as well. One sweet potato can fulfill your vitamin A requirements for the whole week! They are packed with carotene  as well, which make them good for your skin,hair, and nails. [...]

Calorie Confusion

21 Feb

Chances are you have known someone who has tried one of the many crazy diets on the market that severely restricts  caloric intake. Chances are that this diet was “successful” and then came to a screeching hault that resulted in gaining back all of the weight that was lost and then some.  Yo yo dieting [...]

Food Combinations to Beat Winter Blues

16 Feb

    As Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine.” Nature has an incredible way of providing us with natural remedies to soothe any health ailment. Living in Colorado, I know a thing or two about how hard winter can be on even the most health conscious people. Harsh winter conditions do a number [...]

10 Simple Swaps To Improve Your Diet

7 Feb

Improving your diet doesn’t have to mean eating bland, boring food. A healthy diet is actually one that is full of variety. A good place to start when cleaning up your diet, is to look at what you already eat and find ways to make it healthier. Simple swaps: Spread avocado on your favorite sandwhich [...]

Good Fat, Bad Fat, How much Fat?

3 Feb

  Fat is a topic that can make any nutrition guru cringe. While fat provides the most energy out of all three macro-nutrients, a diet that is too high in fat can be linked to weight gain and heart diesease. On the other hand , a diet that is too low in fat can lead [...]

Turkey Meatballs

2 Feb

Reducing consumption of red meat can significantly lower your risk of developing heart disease. Try substituting lean meat such as turkey ,in your favorite recipes. I swap red meat for turkey in lots of dishes,but this turkey meatball recipe is by far my favorite. Makes About 10 Meatballs  Ingredients 1 lb.  Turkey 2 Table-spoons Italian [...]