It’s always nice to come home to a hot, healthy and home-cooked meal. Using a slow cooker to prepare healthy food that’s ready when you’re ready to enjoy it can help you avoid stopping at the drive-thru on the way home or having to cook…

Iron is an essential nutrient for everyone. Your body uses iron to help your blood carry oxygen throughout your body. This nutrient becomes even more important during pregnancy since the amount of blood you have increases, and your baby needs oxygen! Women who don’t get…

Have you ever considered that your eating habits may be influenced by the way your kitchen is organized? Well, it’s true! You can support your nutrition goals and improve your ability to choose healthy foods by reorganizing your kitchen. The primary goal of reorganizing your…

Even when it’s not snowing outside, the cold winter weather may be keeping you indoors more than usual. It can be tough to break out of the boredom and avoid going stir-crazy, but think of this cozy time of year as a great opportunity to…

For many people, the onset of the winter months can trigger a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), sometimes called the “winter blues.” But for many more, the limited sunlight, inclement weather and restricted activity just leads to them feeling sluggish and zapped…

Looking to be happy and healthy in 2017? Then you may be interested in these 17 easy tips to help you improve your health and well-being. Start the New Year off on the right foot by trying some or all of these ideas! Drink more…

Have you ever opened your pantry or fridge and wondered what to do with some of the extra food you have been keeping? Do you feel guilty when you end up throwing out items you haven’t thought of what to do with? Well, waste no…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…but it’s also a stressful time of year, especially for those who have food allergies or intolerances. Because so many of the upcoming holidays focus on food, the food-allergic person has to focus on staying safe while eating…

Carbohydrates have a bad reputation. Many people think that in order to eat healthy, lose weight or prevent diabetes, they need to eliminate or drastically reduce the amount of carbs they eat. In reality, not all carbs are created equal. Carbs come in many forms,…

Have you ever thrown away salad mix that has started to wilt, the ends of a loaf of bread that have started growing something green, or leftovers that sat in the back of the fridge until they were past their prime? You are not alone,…