You already know that if you eat crap all day, that’s how you can expect to feel. Aside from being low in energy and foggy headed, an upset stomach complete with belly bloat is on your horizon. But what if you eat healthy, drink enough water, and avoid foods that make you bloated, like dairy,…
After learning about the many benefits of a balanced microbiome, you might be thinking, “Well cool, but how do I actually get probiotics?” Have no fear! We have several options for you – pick what works best for your lifestyle, your tastes, and your gut. Supplements. If you don’t want to eat or drink your…
We know that gut health is important for a number of reasons – so much of your health starts in your gut! A balanced gut with the right mix of bacteria can help with stomach pain and head pain, and science says kombucha could help! The healthy, trendy drink is popular for valid reasons. In…
Have you ever found yourself snacking on something after a workout, and suddenly your gut is totally wrenched? What about that moment during your workout in which you realize, “Whoa, I haven’t eaten since this morning!” Or maybe you’re just totally dehydrated because you forgot your water bottle. I’ve been in all of those situations.…
How about them cherries? Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, would like to share some surprising and delicious fact on your favorite superfruit cherries. You know it’s Summer when the deliciously sweet and juicy bing, ranier, and other fresh cherry varieties are available at your supermarket or local farmers market. Enjoy them…
I could eat breakfast for every meal of the day. Oatmeal, smoothies, pancakes, toast, muffins – all of it is too good. So good, in fact, that I was having a hard time reigning in my calorie amounts. Making a few changes helped me lose weight, but I also keep these three things on hand.…
Your breakfast is taking a vacation! If you love smoothie bowls and chia pudding, try this tropical twist on a breakfast treat: coconut shells for bowls! This edible trend is loaded with healthy, satiating fats and makes your breakfast time (or snack time) so much more beautiful. Reminiscing or dreaming of an island getaway? Make…
Greek yogurt is more than just a breakfast food; it also makes a healthy fat substitution in recipes. Skip oil, butter, and heavy cream, and bump up levels of calcium, protein, and probiotics with these easy swaps! Sour cream: Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt, and most people won’t even be able to tell the…
No one wants to feel puffy and bloated, especially with the belly-baring fashions of Summer. Here are five foods to eat to battle the bloat. If you are what you eat, these foods will make you a flat belly.
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We’re big fans of smoothie and acai bowls – they’re delicious, refreshing, filling, and almost like having dessert for breakfast! There are a few tricks to making sure your smoothie bowl has the right consistency, proportions, and nutrition. Let’s take a look. Consistency and Proportions To take your smoothie from drinkable to spoonable, you want…
