Kefir is a cultured, fermented drink usually made from milk and tastes like plain yogurt. It can be made from non-dairy beverages such as coconut milk, almond milk and even water. However, according to Healthline, since kefir is fermented those who are lactose intolerant can drink kefir without a problem. Fun fact: there are more … Read more
When is the best time to have a smoothie? Anytime you want! As long as it’s balanced, nutritious, leaves you full & is void of junk. Have a smoothie in the morning to jump start your day, midday when you can’t quite make it to dinner with out a snack or if you’re not in … Read more
Spring is here! And unfortunately for some, so are the allergies. Many people find relief in local raw honey to help alleviate some, if not all of their symptoms. They key to getting any kind of allergy relief is that the honey has to be local (within a 20 mile radius of your home’s location) and raw i.e. unrefined … Read more
There is not doubt that there has been an increase in food-awareness the past few years. We’re more cautious about how our food is grown, handled, processed, packaged and delivered. Packaging with tricky green and earthy toned colors can convince us that something is healthy when, in reality, it’s far from it. If you’re feeling … Read more
And a lot of times we sadly have to give up some of our favorite foods in attempts to be healthier. Yes there are undoubtedly foods you’re best to stay away from since sometimes research shines the light on the dark side of foods. However, can we really say we’ll never eat microwaved popcorn or potatoes … Read more
We all know to avoid transfats due to their link to many serious illnesses, particularly heart disesase, which is the #1 killer in the world right now. We know how to avoid MSG & partially hydrogenated oils on the label but there is an oil out there that contains up to 4% transfat! And the … Read more
As an RD, people are always interested in what I eat. Let me tell you, no dietitian I know eats perfect. We eat cookies & bread, but we just don’t skimp on the veggies. BBQ’s are usually filled with high fat, high sugar, refined processed carbs, and let’s just be real – a lot … Read more
Sugar intake is linked to obesity, depression, hypertension, diabetes, Candida, suppressed immune system and fatigue. Dr. Robert Lustig warns, the University of California in San Francisco’s professor of pediatric medicine “There are 600,000 food items in America. 80% of them have added sugar”. If you’re eating anything in a package, you’re eating more sugar … Read more
You may have seen lately that dates are being used as a sweet replacement for sugar in desserts, protein & energy bars, baked goods, etc. But does this mean dates are actually healthier? Let’s look at the Pro’s & Cons… The Good News – The Pros Low Glycemic – According to a clinical study in the … Read more
If you’re considering going gluten free, there are some things you need to know! First, know that there is nothing wrong with gluten. However, the bread and wheat we eat today is not the same as what our ancestors ate – or even our grandparents ate! In 1980 scientists had found a way to hybridize … Read more
