As adults, we generally assume that by this point in our lives, we have a solid grasp on which foods we can eat, and which ones we can’t. However, both adults and children alike fall victim to hidden food allergies and sensitivities, some of which are responsible for some pretty serious symptoms. The fact of
Indulging in sugar can be one of the hardest habits to break. Believe me, in most cases it is not because you are incapable of self-control or just have this ridiculously unavoidable sweet tooth. Many times the overbearing craving for sugar that you encounter comes from the foods you are eating, the times you are
If you are anything like me, you love to multitask and get numerous tasks done at once. It could be talking on the phone while making dinner, or a simple one we all fall victim too: eating on the go. I mean what could be better than killing two birds with one stone, and eating
Iron deficiencies are a very common nutrition issue among many people in today’s society, especially in women of childbearing age, as well as small kids. When the body does not get enough iron, it often becomes sluggish and low on energy. Athletes along with women and children are most commonly affected as there is a serious lack of oxygen going to the muscles due to
There are so many weight loss programs thrown in our faces nowadays, and it can be hard to know just where to start with it all in our search for better health. We have all been in a situation where the foods we have chosen to eat were making us gain weight, and become sick
Well, kale has stolen the show for quite a while now, and there is talk that seaweed is the next nutritious green to take the stage. Seaweed has been gaining its fame through Japanese restaurants in seaweed salads and sushi for ages, in rejuvenating scrubs at the nail salon, and even as a great crunchy
Green smoothies are all the rage right now, and for a good reason too! Who doesn’t want all of their vitamin and vegetable needs packed into one glorious smoothie you can sip on? With all of the options out there, you would assume they have everything you need for proper absorption, but think again. In
At home cooking will always be healthier than eating out, if your kitchen is stocked up with the right foods. It is so fun to create new dishes, at a fraction of the cost of eating out, and you don’t even need to tip the cook! Having a well-stocked kitchen prepares you for meals at
If you are looking to rebound from a tough workout or just a tough work week, a smoothie might be in order. Smoothies are packed with antioxidants, proteins, and other essential nutrients if they are made right. Many times we get in a rut with making our smoothies, as we tend to always gravitate to
In a world full of dos and don’ts regarding what you should and shouldn’t eat, it can get confusing and downright frustrating to know what is actually good for you. There are so many foods out there in today’s society that appear healthy and get marketed as such, but are really just loaded with unwanted