Tips for Eating More Sustainably
The food we eat impacts the environment-- from waste production to transportation, there are many steps between growing food and putting it on your table. Here are some ways that you can eat
Stress-free Meal Planning Ideas
When you first start meal planning, it can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and even stressful. The point of meal planning is to plan and free up your time so that you're less stressed, so it's
Organic vs. Conventional Foods
Is buying organic worth it? We’ve all heard that organic food is better, but does it make enough difference to our health compared to conventional food? The debate has been ongoing for years, with
Hydration Hacks: How to Drink More Water
We know how important it is to drink water, but it's not always easy to get our daily intake. I use a few tips and tricks to make sure I'm drinking half of my
Physical Hunger Vs. Emotional Hunger
We've all been there— reaching for a snack when we're bored, eating sweets when we're feeling down, or opening the fridge over and over again even though we're not hungry. Emotional hunger is completely
Effortless Ways to Cut Down on Sugar and Why It’s So Important
We all know that sugar is bad for us, but those cravings are sometimes hard to resist. Sugar can cause health problems, such as insulin resistance and diabetes. Cutting down on sugar will make
Healthy Fats — Why We Need Them & Where to Find Them
Healthy fats are one of the main macronutrients and have many essential roles in the body. These healthy fats are known as unsaturated fats, which include both mono- and polyunsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats play
Boosting Your Immune System as the World is Reopening
After a very long year, the world is finally starting to reopen. We can reunite with our loved ones, go to restaurants, picnic at the park, and ease back into normal life once again.
What is Oxidative Stress?
Due to our environments and lifestyles, oxidative stress is becoming a more common concern. But what exactly is oxidative stress, and how can we prevent it? Oxidative stress is the body’s natural response to
How to Read a Nutrition Label
Nutrition labels help to tell you what's in the food you're buying, but they can be quite tricky to navigate. When you're trying to be mindful of what you're consuming, the confusion nutrition labels