A low FODMAP diet can help reduce digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, and abdominal pain in those with celiac disease or IBS. Gluten-free Oats are a great addition to the low FODMAP diet since they are high in Fiber and proteins.
Golden raisins are delicious, seedless, juicy, and packed with nutrients such as antioxidants and fiber. Golden raisin has higher levels of flavonoids due to its dehydration process.
Sunflower seeds are aromatic, taste sweet and slightly nutty. The sunflower seed oil is extracted from the kernels. While peeled seeds are mainly used as bird feed. These seeds are healthy, affordable and can be used in many ways.
The ongoing pandemic has significantly impacted people's mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and stress. Read our 10 health and wellness predictions for 2023.
Eating a diet with "no added sugars" can help reduce blood sugar levels. Refined sugars, such as those found in processed foods, can cause inflammation and weight gain. Eating meals with no added sugars can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. No added sugar does not mean no flavor - there are plenty of delicious recipes for snacks and meals that are low in added sugars.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine lining and is triggered by gluten-containing foods. Here are the foods to avoid for those with celiac disease.
As a parent with three young kids and one on the autism spectrum, I know how difficult it was in the pre-k days to develop a healthy whole food-based habit, and that issue has not gone away now, even though they are a bit older. Read how you can help your kids have healthier snack options.
Flaxseeds offer many benefits including prevention of certain cancers, heart and digestive diseases but does it matter if you take flax seeds morning or night? Read more about it in this post.
How does protein help the body? Here are 10 reasons why including protein daily helps overall health, plus delicious and convenient ways you can have your protein.
As summer fast approaches, parents everywhere are making plans for what to do with their kids once the school year ends. One question that often crops up is how to get kids eating healthy during the summer. It’s especially hard when the onus is on them to choose whether or not to eat healthy when you’re not home or are otherwise occupied. Luckily, there are things you can do as their parent to encourage healthy eating—and, hopefully, get them to choose healthy snacks more often than not.
As a health coach, one of my favorite topics to discuss with athletes (vegan or not) is how they can improve overall performance by eating plant based foods coupled with the timing of when to eat them. If you listen and take care of your body, it will take care of you. Athletes need to eat healthy food, because exercise can’t neutralize the effect of unhealthy food in the body. Get geared up for peak performance by nourishing your body with the proper fuel at the proper time!
