High fiber foods include beans, lentils, avocados, chia seeds, acorn squash, green peas, collard greens, broccoli, oranges, and sweet potato.
Fiber, also known as roughage, is the part of plant-based foods (grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans) that the body can’t break down. It passes through the body undigested, keeping your digestive system clean and healthy, easing bowel movements, and flushing cholesterol and harmful carcinogens out of the body.
The vegan diet is touted for being healthy for the body and the planet, and some of those who have gone vegan report weight loss, glowing skin, and lots of energy. When thinking of a vegan diet, images of fruits and vegetables come to mind easily. You might think of going vegan as being “on a diet”, as you might think you are going to cut your calories.
Protein is an important component of breakfast. While eggs are an “egg-cellent” choice for breakfast, you might be looking for alternatives as well. Did you know that you can consume enough protein in your breakfast without eggs?
A great way to ensure you are meeting your fiber needs is to start your day off with fiber-rich plant foods. Smoothies are a great way to add in a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. They also taste great and most recipes are vegan-friendly!
Meal prepping refers to preparing your meals in advance to help save yourself time during the busy week. This can include preparing the individual components of the meal or putting entire meals together in containers. Meal prepping is great for those who want to have nutritious meals throughout the week, but may struggle to find the time during the week.
With the summer quickly approaching, smoothies are a popular drink on a hot sunny day. It also means that a lot of fruits will come into season, blueberries being one of them. This recipe for a blueberry pineapple smoothie is a refreshing and nutrient-packed beverage perfect for a summer day.
I love desserts with little to no added sugar, so I decided to experiment with some ingredients I had on hand to create this delicious banana bread! You can enjoy this as a dessert, at breakfast or as a snack, and it’s got just enough sweetness to satisfy.
In a low-FODMAP rut? I’ve got your next 9 days covered. Check out the newest blog post about different breakfast ideas that are low-FODMAP acceptable!
Salads can be transformed from drab to flavorful with just a simple splash of dressing. Not only do dressings have an endless array of flavor and spice possibilities so you can find your perfect fit, but they’re also incredibly easy to make! This blog will cover the basics of what constitutes the best healthy salad dressing and will give you the tools to make your own fresh, nutritious, and affordable vinaigrettes, ranches, and more.
Have you ever looked at the nutrition facts on all of that ice cream in the supermarket? If you have, you might know just how much added sugar, artificial flavors and colors are found in these. Here, I give you a few of my favorites so you can make a wise choice when you want something sweet!
Whole-grain rye bread has an impressive amount of dietary fiber, as well as the minerals selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc and iron. Rye bread is also rich in B vitamins, such as niacin, riboflavin, thiamin and pantothenic acid. Take a look at the nutrition facts below for two large slices (100 grams) of rye bread.
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