I think there is still some confusion when it comes to carbohydrates, especially for those of you who are trying to lose some weight. So I want to remind you that carbs play a very important role in our overall health and will actually help you, especially if losing weight is one of your goals...
Do You Know What's In Your "Healthy" Drink??
You're thirsty. You are doing your best to eat a healthy diet. You see something like Vitamin Water and think "that's gotta be good for me." It sounds good and its' got vitamins. But unfortunately, many of the "healthy" products out there are actually anything but healthy...
If you are trying to avoid foods that have been genetically modified (GMO's), then you should also be aware of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). These two work hand in hand... I am going to give you a list of some of the organic foods that you should avoid, but first a little more info...
Trouble?? Isn't fish healthy? Tilipia is affordable and doesn't taste "fishy," so what's wrong with it?? Why is there any trouble with tilapia??
Fish is usually a good choice when you want a high protein, low fat food with many health benefits. But unfortunately, farmed-raised fish is a whole different subject and especially for tilapia...
I love pasta - who doesn't?? But I also LOVE eating something that acts and kind of looks like pasta, but has a lot more nutritional value and will fill you up but not out!
I remember growing up and hearing that Apple A Day thing, but as it turns out, it's really true! Apples are one of the world's best superfoods!
What is Chia??? Why is it popping up everywhere?? Weren't "chia pets" a goofy gift people gave each other for a good laugh when they wanted to give a novelty gift?
More and more information is starting to come out regarding what is really in our food and what isn't on the food labels!
By now you may have heard about the yoga mat materials in Subway sandwich breads as well as other fast food breads and muffins. But it might surprise you to you know about some of the other "hidden" ingredients in foods you are probably still eating every day...
Do you take the time to read the labels on the foods you buy??
Ok, maybe celery is not one of those vegetables that you think has much to offer... Maybe you walk right by it in the grocery aisle, or maybe it always ends up in the bottom of your vegetable bin in the refrigerator... But I think you might want to give it a second glance when you discover some of it's healthy benefits. (If nothing else, it's a good place to smear your almond or peanut butter) :-)