Mental & Physical Health
Hello all, The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being” and also states that “there is no health without mental health”. The relationship between mental health and physical well being is not fully understood but mental stress has negative effects on the body. These manifest differently in […]
Recipe: Macaroni + Yogurt + Pine Nuts
This recipe will likely sound a little out there if you’ve never had it but it just hits the spot sometimes. And if you add the ground beef, it becomes an entree. Now that I’m talking about it, I’m craving it. My husband doesn’t prefer cold pasta but I just might make some tomorrow for […]
FAQ: Added Sugars and What to Look For
Authority Nutrition (which recently merged with HealthLine) is one of my go-to websites! They provide evidenced-based articles on a lot of the hot topics in the nutrition realm like different fad diets, ingredients, health concerns, etc. I wanted to read up on the different sugars found in foods and just had to share some of […]
Feed Yourself – Basic Recipes: Veggies II
The Feed Yourself series is dedicated to individuals that cook just for their selves. This goes out to everyone that finds them self wanting to cook but dreading the time, effort, and all the clean up needed to just cook for one. It can honestly be a quick, easy, and enjoyable process! The prior Feed […]
RECIPE: Rice with Veggies
Hello all, It’s Sunday and I’ve got a new recipe for you all. Rice is a side dish to a ton of recipes but white rice is incredibly starchy. Brown rice is disliked by most of the people I know (myself included) so I usually don’t tell people to try switching to it but one […]
Using Food to Maintain Energy Levels
These are some great tips for maintaining energy levels throughout the day! 1- Small, frequent meals 2- Listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues 3- Balanced plates 4- Snack! 5- Skip soda, sugary coffee, or energy drinks as an energy source because they come with a crash Check out the article for more details […]
Eggplants are a fruit?
Eggplants are technically a fruit – did you know that? How do you feel about eggplants? I personally love them grilled or sautéed in a salad but my husband is not too fond of them so I don’t cook them that often, but I might throw them into the rotation. Especially after the refresher on […]
Feed Yourself – Basic Recipes: Veggies I
The Feed Yourself series is dedicated to individuals that cook just for their selves. This goes out to everyone that finds them self wanting to cook but dreading the time, effort, and all the clean up needed to just cook for one. It can honestly be a quick, easy, and enjoyable process! Veggies are an essential […]
RECIPE: Sweet Potato Fries
Hello all, Sweet potatoes are a great starch option that can be prepped in many ways. The easiest being baked while in the skin (you literally just throw it in the oven and leave it alone for an hour). But if you’re looking to spice it up a bit oven baked sweet potatoes are delicious! […]
How to stop eating junk food after a stressful day at work
We don’t often realize it but the stress that our body goes through can greatly affect our eating habits. Some of us are “stress eaters”, while others leave food entirely due to stress. When we’re busier we may forget to eat or end up eating whatever we find in front of us. A new study […]