Most of us know it’s best to avoid added sugars because it only provides empty calories and doesn’t supply important nutrients. Sugar also promotes cavities, but there are even more important reasons to avoid sugar, like how it’s linked to an increased risk of heart disease, insulin resistance and increased…
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, with cool, crisp days and cozy nights. However, when it comes to healthy eating, fall does present some challenges – the biggest being time. Our days become jam packed and the time change can make motivation at night tough - not to…
Adzuki beans are red, dry beans known to have a sweet nutty-flavor that are quite common in Japanese and Chinese dishes. Adzuki beans are often cooked, puréed and mixed with sugar to make a bean paste, which is then used to fill cakes and desserts. Adzuki beans are also used…
https://youtu.be/fPoNDfr2MEk There's a warm and fulfilling sensation when your taste buds savor certain foods. It could be the smell, the texture, or the flavors that you enjoy. Certain foods can trigger old, fond memories with just a whiff. The thought of my mom’s homemade zucchini bread takes me back…
Week 1's post outlined exercises to help jumpstart your metabolic makeover. If you missed it, or just want a refresher, click here to read week 1's post. The following is an attempt to rationalize the subject of eating. The metabolic relevance of food is not primarily the number…
Many fitness enthusiasts and workout aficionados often wonder whether they should eat before or after a workout in order to get the most out of their exercise routines. The short answer to this question is both – you can eat before and after a workout and see great benefits from…
I absolutely love cooking delicious healthy dinners that taste amazing but are still low in calories. I’ve included my top three low-calorie dinner ideas for you. Each one is sure to be a hit with your family and are 400 calories or less. Also, all of the recipes are plant…
Delicious and crunchy apples are one of the most popular fruits in the US. However, what are the health benefits of apples? You’re probably familiar with the the old Welsh proverb that states “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but is this cheap, common fruit really that great…
https://youtu.be/qoaXsAAgtog Some of you might be wondering why you just can’t seem to get those six-pack abs that we get to admire every time we pass the magazine aisle and happen to glance at the men’s or women’s fitness cover. You think you’re doing all the right things: you’re…
https://youtu.be/i36E7mFeevE Who doesn’t feel “peachy” on a hot summer day? Peaches are a rich, treasured fruit that can be a delightful treat on a hot summer day. Not only is it a tasty fruit, but it also nourishes the body, inside and out with its health benefits and healing…