Healthy Food Trends of 2020
2019 was the year of oat milk, cauliflower pizza, and probiotics for sure. And what do they have in common? They are all plant based, low carb, vegan alternatives. But what about 2020? Let’s talk about what this new year will bring in the way…
Beginners Guide to A Keto Diet And Plant-Based Ketogenic Ingredients
Lately we have added another word in our daily vocabulary. “Keto,” or “ketogenic,” to describe our diets. We have been hearing, reading and talking about it. The diet that has developed in 1920’s to treat children with epilepsy, today, has been used by everyone who…
How to Avoid Seasonal Weight Gain
When we gain a few pounds during the winter, we often blame the dark and cold weather. We refuse to exercise since it’s too cold outside or we constantly tell that the weather makes us feel hungrier. But we never think about the extra cookies…
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Nutrition
You can certainly feel hungry all the time when you have PMS, even if you are the strongest-willed woman on the planet. It is hard to say no to sugar and fatty foods because of the hormonal changes in the days leading up to the…
Sugar Alternatives, aka Sweeteners
Sweetener: A sugar substitute. A food additive that provides a sweet taste very similar to sugar while containing significantly less calories, energy, making it a zero-calorie or low-calorie sweetener. Today, together with growing awareness towards nutrition and food industry and increased chronic diseases such as…
The Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
If a superfood is called “the king of mushrooms,” you have to pay attention. Reishi mushrooms may not create the next Meghan Markle from you, but they can improve cell-regenerating, immunity, your self sense and over all, your quality of life. These orangy, reddish brown…
5 Healthy Portable Breakfasts
Weekday mornings can be hectic with work, traffic and a ‘5-minute more sleep’ temptation. But, really, that doesn’t mean you have to skip breakfast. There are so many simple, healthy and quick breakfasts that you can just grab-and-go on your way out the door. We have…
6 Steps to Get Back On Track After Vacation
If you think you’ve been overdoing it during the holiday, don’t worry, we are feeling you and ready to help. It’s very tempting to go to extremes and then feel like you can’t undo the damage. But the truth is, a few smart adjustments can…
Healthy Snack Ideas For Your Road trip
Someone said roadtrip? Your bags are packed, you’re ready to go. But what will you eat along the way? If your destination is far, far away do you know a pair you’re subconsciously obsessed with? Snacking and boredom. It’s clear that when we’re bored, we…
Happy Belly, Happy Holidays!
If you think your belly should ring the bells too since it’s holiday time, you are absolutely right. A bloated, upset, and discomfortable stomach is exactly what you should avoid this holiday. This way you would also feel much more energetic and well. Remember: Happy…