Winter farmers markets in the Seattle area are brimming full of these beautiful, nutritious, vibrantly colored root vegetables – beets! Packed with potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A, B, C, beta carotene, folic acid, and antioxidants,...
When three o’clock rolls around, I almost always find myself in need of a little pick me up. To avoid reaching for chips or cookies I try to keep plenty of healthy snack options on hand, and I also make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day so that I don’t mistake...
Go ahead, break–that–fast! Breakfast is an essential part of a successful day that gives you the ability to nourish your brain and body. When you wake up in the morning, your blood sugar may be low because you haven’t eaten since the night before. So when you do...
Despite the American Heart Association (AHA) advising that consumers limit their daily sugar intake to six teaspoons of sugar for women, and nine teaspoons for men, American adults and teenagers are consuming too much added sugar (meaning the refined sugars and corn...
For those of you cutting back on breads, be it for health reasons, allergy reasons, or just trying to get more vegetables in your diet, it can be a struggle to find alternatives to sandwiches. It’s no secret that eating a sandwich or burger has a different feel to it...
Breakfast is an essential part of a successful day which starts with properly nourishing your brain and body. When you wake up in the morning, your blood sugar may be low because you haven’t eaten since the night before. So when you do eat, it’s important that your...
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