What is it about avocados that make them taste good with virtually any dish or appetizer? Avocados are a great source of fiber, healthy fats, and other essential nutrients. In other words, they’re great for your gut! If it feels a sliced avocado on top of a piece of toast can get a little boring,…
Are you eating the most important meal of the day? If you’re human, chances are, you aren’t. Finding the time––and energy––to make yourself a nutritious breakfast every morning feels like a luxury just out of reach. Reaching for a muffin often seems like the easiest thing to do. There’s a reason why they call breakfast…
When it comes to supporting your overall health, maintaining a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is very important. While this may seem like a fairly simple task, variety is the key to creating healthy meals that are both interesting and delicious. Too often, we get so focused on ensuring we’re eating the right…
During the holiday season, it’s beneficial to take a moment and see how you’re feeling about your gut and digestive health. Is your digestive system still feeling the effects of Thanksgiving? If so, you’re not alone. In the midst of the festivities, we often indulge in cookies and cocktails, feel holly and jolly without a…
With the holidays just around the corner, gift shopping, meal planning, and tree decorating are now in full swing! Planners are filled with grocery lists, gift shopping lists, recipes, holiday activities… you name it! While there’s nothing quite like the joy of prepping for the holidays, and planning quality time with your loved ones, it…
We’re almost a month into fall and the cooler weather has officially arrived! While there are so many fun things about fall (pumpkin patches, spooky movies, pumpkin spiced everything), it also means cold and flu season is very well upon us. Unfortunately, getting sick can sometimes be inevitable. There are, however, many things we can…
Summer may be coming to an end, but it’s still pretty warm out there! We have the perfect way to help you and your kids stay cool (and healthy): Delicious Homemade Fruit Popsicles. For these popsicles, you’ll only need frozen fruit, bananas, and almond milk! Coconut milk will work, too. Not only do fruit popsicles…
On top of taking a daily probiotic, there are many things you can do to support your overall health and immune health, such as getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and maintaining a healthy diet! While most people recognize that a lot of health benefits can come from eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables, not…
Are you getting your prebiotics? Prebiotics are compounds in food that nourish probiotic bacteria. Without sufficient prebiotics, probiotic bacteria would be unable to perform their functions and would either starve or be overrun by other bacteria! Fortunately, many of the foods we eat are rich in prebiotics, helping to maintain the delicate balance of gut…
We can’t say enough good things about chia seeds. If you’re not incorporating these super seeds into your meal planning, you might want to reconsider… Why? Chia seeds are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which is why many people consider them to be a “superfood.” Consuming…