Healthy salty snacks
Snacking is a controversial topic among health professionals. Have you ever thought about snacking and your health? Do you know how you can enjoy your salty snacks and maintain your health? Read more to find out!
Calories
What calories mean?
When people talk about the calories in food, what do they mean? A calorie is a unit of measurement — but it doesn’t measure weight or length. A calorie is a unit of energy. When you hear something contains 100 calories, it’s a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it.
Are Calories Bad?
Calories aren’t bad for you. Your body needs calories for energy. But eating too many calories — and not burning enough of them off through activity — can lead to weight gain.
What are some foods containing no added sugar?
Sugar can sneak its way into just about any processed food item you find at the grocery store. Find out which of your “healthy” foods might be full of added sugars in this article and how you can identify more healthful options free of added sugars!
Low sugar drink alternatives
Do you drink your calories? You might be surprised how much sugar some commonly-consumed drinks contain and how this might affect your health. Read on to find out how to cut down to maintain a healthy weight!
Is Banana Bread Healthy?
A food that contains bananas should be healthy, right? Well, not always…read on for everything you need to know about selecting and preparing banana bread to make a good choice!
Alternatives to Bread
Bread is a great source of carbohydrates and other nutrients, but it might be easy to eat too much. Did you know there are some great alternatives out there, and some will help you cut calories? If you are looking to cut down a bit on bread, this article gives some great tips!
Plant-based milk
Are you wondering what the difference between all those types of milk facing you in the grocery store is? Do you struggle with choosing between almond, soy, oat, and more? This article is filled with info and tips!
Healthiest nut butter
Are you wondering about all the different nut butters facing you in the supermarket? Here are some nutritional facts about nut butters.
What is gluten-free bread?
With all the hype around gluten-free bread and touting of the health benefits, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed and confused. Let’s go back to basics in this article and discuss what we mean when we refer to gluten-free bread.
Healthy bread
With all the different kinds of flours out there, gluten-free options, whole grain options, high fiber, low calorie and more, do you feel a bit confused about what to look for in a bread? You’re not alone! I’ve vetted some breads that I regularly eat myself, to give you the below list of healthful, tasty breads.
Easy dishes in the microwave
It’s always been there for us—a trusty tool, always ready to heat a cold dinner in a flash, warm some milk or even create a great meal from scratch, in no time at all. The microwave has changed how we cook, offering shortcuts and hacks to make cooking a cinch.