Your guide to making the best food choices
Energy density and nutrient density are two important terms to understand when making food choices. Energy (or calorie) dense foods contain a higher number of calories per serving. Nutrient dense foods contain a higher level of vitamins, minerals, and other important...
7 Benefits of Eating Less Meat + best ever veggie burger
Have you ever considered going meatless as a way to improve your health? I’m not suggesting a full-fledged vegan lifestyle. I’m talking about taking meat off the dinner table one night a week – Mondays for example. There are many health benefits associated with...
Salad dressings in my fridge (+ recipes)
Summer is a great time of year to be a healthy eater. Farmers markets and gardens are bursting with gorgeous vegetables in their prime. Summer vegetables are delicious when grilled, roasted, or stir-fried. For some people though, eating cooked vegetables is a struggle...
Dining Out Strategies
Eating out in a restaurant can be challenging when you are trying to eat healthy and make weight-conscious choices. Things can get out of hand quickly when you are faced with too many options. It’s easy to consume more calories, fat, and sodium in just one restaurant...
Vegetarian Quesadillas: delicious + easy + loaded with fiber
Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. However, foods containing fiber can provide other health benefits such as lowering your risk of diabetes and...
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