Summer means family vacations and BBQ’s and with all of that fun can come a few not-so-healthy choices. Excess sugar, processed food, and maybe a few too many adult beverages, can lead to a bloated belly and sugar cravings – but it’s OK, don’t beat yourself up. In fact, I encourage these little indulgences. What’sContinue reading “Getting Back into Your Healthy Routine After Vacation”
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Organic vs Non-Organic – Is One Really Better?
The difference between organic and non-organic food has to do with the chemicals used while it is being grown. Farmers often treat crops with synthetic, man made chemicals including pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. Genetically modified or engineered crops are common for varieties such as corn and soy and antibiotics or growth hormones are oftenContinue reading “Organic vs Non-Organic – Is One Really Better?”
You Are What Your Food Eats
You’ve probably heard the saying “You are what you eat”. This statement is true, but what about what our food eats?
How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
In several posts we’ve talked about reading food labels and ingredient lists. But what the heck does that mean and what are we looking, or rather not looking, for?
Living Our Best Lives 