These comfort foods are low in carbs and healthy too. If you want to show yourself a bit of love, then you’ll be glad to know that these are the types of meals that you should be focusing on. Healthy Minestrone If you want to make minestrone, then you’ll be glad to know that it’s more than possible for you to turn this into a super healthy meal. You can do it by adding nutritious vegetables, which can include borlotti beans and zucchini. If you have not tried cooking this meal yet, then you should certainly give it a go. It’s a fantastic way for you to get some extra…
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What is the Mediterranean Diet?
Aren’t you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Let’s face it, we ARE what we eat! Eating fast food, junk, and processed foods, causes us to feel sluggish, unmotivated, and guilty. In the United States, every minute, someone is dying of heart disease – over 600,000 deaths’ per year! Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death. Obesity and diabetes are more prevalent in children than every before. Scientific evidence from all corners conclude, eating a healthy, vegetable based diet, with limited red meat, can immediately impact your physical and mental well-being. The Mediterranean diet blends the basics of healthy eating with the traditional flavors and cooking methods of…
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Healthy Meals From Around the World
Eating healthy is not often talked about alongside indulgence. But with a little bit of creativity and research, you can find food that tantalizes the taste buds while still being good for you. Healthy meals can be found all over the world, and many of the most flavorsome dishes from abroad can be easily recreated at home. Here are some healthy meals from cuisines around the world that can bring variety and flavor to your meal plans. Kimchi as a healthy meal The dish originates from Korea and is a staple accompaniment to many Korean dishes. The mixture of fermented vegetables and seasoning is packed full of healthy bacteria that…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Power Through Your Day
It is my belief that starting the day with a breakfast of sufficient protein and healthy fats, sets you up for a positive and productive day. This essential resource fuels your body, giving you the power to move, think, and keep on living, but achieving the complex needs of your body can be harder than you expect. The first meal of the day will always influence the way you feel for the hours that follow, with a lot of people feeling bad without realizing that it’s because they’re not taking their first meals seriously. A good first meal keeps you from experiencing an energy dip and being ravenous by mid-morning.…
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Reasons to Try a Plant-Based Diet for Christmas
After we get our fill of Christmas treats and family dinners, we start thinking about our health and making New Year’s resolutions. Why are you waiting till January to take up a health challenge? Indeed, that does seem to be the best month to try out your Veganuary, or start my 12-week Eating Smarter and Getting Healthy plan, but why not start for Christmas? Do you have a friend or someone in the family who is already vegan or vegetarian? Could veganism be a lifestyle you might appreciate? While it can seem to be a sacrifice at first, embracing a plant-based diet can offer several benefits, which might prove to be…
