Diet

If your family doesn’t want to start keto with you, that’s okay! You can still enjoy all the benefits of a ketogenic diet by preparing your own meals and snacks. Here are a few tips to help you stick to your plan: 1. Plan ahead. Meal prep or cook extra food on the weekends so…

When I was nineteen years old, my oldest sister got engaged. She was just starting her career as a personal trainer and worked out of our family home. It was a big day for all of us, but it was also the beginning of my descent into utter disaster. I started drinking heavily right around…

The biggest problem many people face when trying to lose weight is hunger. When you eat foods with a high glycemic index, such as white bread, pasta and fruit, your blood sugar levels spike. This causes you to feel hungry sooner than you might expect. As a result, you overeat, leading to weight gain. To…

We’ve heard it for years: “agriculture is the leading contributor to climate change.” While this may be a bit of an overstatement, we do see the connection. What’s more, research continues to suggest that agro-ecological practices are essential in helping mitigate the worst effects of climate change. But our current agricultural system is unhealthy and…

If you’re anything like us, you probably live paycheck to paycheck and struggle to find time to cook healthy meals on a regular basis. The truth is, when you’re stressed out about money, it’s easy to forget about eating well. But with the right tricks, it doesn’t have to be hard at all! Here are…

It can be challenging to make the right food choices, keep your stress levels down, and avoid excess iodine. If you’re looking to improve your thyroid function and reduce the risk of developing hypothyroidism, check out these tips for improving your thyroid health. If you’re reading this because you’ve discovered that you have hypothyroidism –…

It’s widely acknowledged that red wine has more resveratrol than white wine. But what does this mean for the health of those who drink it? Is drinking red wine bad for you? Let’s look at the evidence and see if it’s really as dangerous as we thought. Red Wine & The Health Risk If you…

Whether you’re a vegan or an omnivore, everyone knows there’s not much that can go “wrong” with eating real food. In fact, if you follow the principles of real food nutrition outlined in this article, you’ll find it easy to make the case for feeding your family with real foods as well. It isn’t just…