Bored with kale? This salad will help you remember why you fell in love in the first place. This satisfying, refreshing, and detoxifying vegan salad offers over 10 grams of protein and almost 40 percent of your daily recommended fiber. Whether you’re starting to feel under the weather or simply want to boost your immune…
Decisions, decisions. You’re stirring up a bowl of oatmeal, whirling together a smoothie, or baking some muffins. Do you add chia seeds or flaxmeal? You know both offer protein, fiber, and omega-3s, but which one offers more? The comparison chart below will settle this. 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed Calories 60 37…
Full of protein and fiber, oatmeal is one of the best foods if you’re trying to lose weight. You want to be careful about how you eat this whole grain since buying those sugar-laden packets can turn your breakfast into a nutrition nightmare. Here are some tips on how to make your bowl as healthy…
Going to pick up a gallon of milk has new meaning now since cow’s milk is no longer the only choice. From soy to almond to coconut, how do you know which is the most nutritious choice for you? The comparison below should help you out. 1 cup Calories Total Fat (g) Chol. (mg) Carbs…
Last week we caught wind of the latest juicer to hit the market: the Juicero. And what better way to review the product than to test it ourselves? We have the particularly good fortune of being just down the street from Juicero’s new headquarters, so they stopped by with these fancy new machines and cold…
Eating on the go is tough, especially when you’re a vegetarian. The first items that come to mind when you read the words “drive-thru” typically aren’t veggie patties and salads, right? Yet, amid a sea of cheeseburgers and chicken tenders awaits a beacon of hope from seven run-of-the-mill fast food joints: vegetarian options. These meatless…
A healthy lunch isn’t just going to happen on its own. And while you could go out and order a salad from a cafe, the temptation to pick up extras like a bag of chips, a high-cal beverage, and an after-salad cookie dramatically increases. Bringing lunch from home is really the best option. But it’s…
Your bacon-cheeseburger-loving friends are going to be jealous when you take a bite of this vegetarian deliciousness. So robust in flavor, these hearty burgers are made with the goodness of sweet potatoes, black beans, millet, and corn. And the creamy avocado sauce on top is like a beautiful ribbon tied around your birthday present –…
Why Meal Plan? It helps with weight loss: If you’re serious about losing weight, practicing portion control and tracking calories are essential. If you plan out nutritious and filling meals, it makes it easier to stay on your healthy path. Plus, when you know what you’re eating every few hours, it keeps hunger at bay,…
Fresh fruit is a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth – either all on its own, as a yogurt topping, or blended to a smoothie or shake. If you’re active and healthy, having too much fructose (the sugar from fruit) probably doesn’t need to be a big concern of yours. However, if you’re at…
