The key to health is a good diet - and one of the most important parts of a healthy diet is fruit and vegetables. Both fruit and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals which are essential for the healthy running of the body and we need both of these food groups to keep our body ticking. Today we want to provide some simple recipes that will allow you to get more fruit and vegetables into your diet in January to help detox the body and make you feel healthy and fresh for the new year. Enjoy these recipes alongside a … [Read more...] about Simple Ways To Get Your 5-A-Day
Food and Drink
Who doesn't love a good meal and a great drink? Here we share our love of food and wine, comfort foods, cool summer drinks and so much more!
7 Must-Try Kratom Recipes
We ask that you read our Health and Nutrition Disclaimer before reading this informational post and understand that any claims made have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or medical condition. Kratom is one of today’s most popular herbal supplements. While residents of Southeast Asia have been using it for millennia, it’s new to most Western consumers. The effects are pretty universally enjoyable, but the taste can be off-putting. … [Read more...] about 7 Must-Try Kratom Recipes
Sauces to Add Into Your Diet
People tend to think that eating healthily means dull or tasteless meals. You’ll hear some people referring to healthy food as “rabbit food.” But this isn’t really the case. If this is what you believe or what you’ve experienced, chances are you just haven’t been seasoning the healthy food in the way you might season other foods, or you may be lacking extras like sauces and dips. Believe it or not, you can have a great tasting diet with lower calorie intake and a much higher level of nutrition. A great place to start is finding quality … [Read more...] about Sauces to Add Into Your Diet
Out of Dinner Ideas? 5 Inexpensive and Healthy Meal Options
More people are spending a lot of time at home over the past few months; this means that many people have been in their kitchen a lot more this year. The result of this is that the influx in home-prepared food can lead to a healthy shift in eating habits. Research has shown that people who cook at home eat fewer unhealthy additives and calories while saving a lot of money. But this may also mean relying on the same old recipes every day. So, are you looking for inexpensive and healthy home-made dinners? Try these options: Create a Themed … [Read more...] about Out of Dinner Ideas? 5 Inexpensive and Healthy Meal Options
The Joys of Broccoli Dishes
Are you interested in putting together a meal that's simultaneously nutritious and tasty? If you are, then you should think about meals that are centered around broccoli. Broccoli is a vegetable that is brimming with nutrition. If you chow down on it, you can reap the rewards of significant protein and fiber. You get a lot of magnesium, selenium, calcium, potassium, iron, B vitamins, vitamins A, C, and E as well! What else makes broccoli such an appealing food? It works wonders with all sorts of other ingredients. If you want to take … [Read more...] about The Joys of Broccoli Dishes
How to Use MCT Oil for Everyday Cooking
MCT oil has become increasingly popular in the health and wellness industry, specifically for those on the ketogenic diet. But the benefits of the oil can be had by more than just those focusing on a high-fat, low-carb diet. This versatile oil has some impressive benefits, and you can easily add it to your favorite snacks and meals. The Many Benefits of MCT Oil You may be thinking to yourself, what is MCT oil good for? Aside from aiding those on the keto diet, the oil can also give you an energy boost, improve mental … [Read more...] about How to Use MCT Oil for Everyday Cooking
No Time for Cooking Breakfast – Try These Ideas
I know you have heard this a million times - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I do agree that a protein-packed breakfast will get you up and running faster than a cup of coffee will, but you know ... there are some days when you just look at the stove and go, nope. Not happening today. Breakfast for the Children When I was younger, and my children were in elementary and middle school, I 'tried' to make sure that they had a good breakfast before going off to fill their noggins with knowledge. Some days were hit or miss, and … [Read more...] about No Time for Cooking Breakfast – Try These Ideas
Talk to Your Kids About Healthy Food Options
While technology has brought us several benefits, some of these are causing far more damage, inadvertently, than good—instant access to junk and unhealthy foods, for instance. As adults, we are more than ever likely to give in to temptation and order unhealthy products from food-delivery apps on our phones. Feeling snackish? How about a deep-fried burger? Done with dinner, but not satisfied? Check the app for ice cream stores or dessert bars. This is our new reality. Instant gratification is here to stay. But if we, as adults - knowing all … [Read more...] about Talk to Your Kids About Healthy Food Options
