This fall favorite chili recipe is anything but traditional, it contains no beans, is veggie-heavy, paleo and Whole30-friendly. It’s a savory and spicy mix with delightful sweetness added by a key ingredient, sweet potatoes. This is a great meal to make ahead of time and keep … Read the rest
Nearly every ingredient in this recipe has some kind of metabolism boosting power, and the few others are just as important to boost flavor.
Why peppers? The bell pepper is a low-calorie, antioxidant and vitamin-rich member of the Capsicum genus, and the only member that … Read the rest
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that we all need in our diets in very small quantities. Once absorbed, chromium is distributed widely in the body, with the highest levels being found in the kidney, liver, spleen, and bone [1]. It is one … Read the rest
As mature women, our nutritional needs vary slightly from those of our children or male family members. These differences are exaggerated at the point of menopause. We start to notice our caloric needs drop as our metabolism … Read the rest
“Zoodles”, or zucchini noodles, are a delicious way to satisfy your spaghetti or noodle craving while maintaining a grain free diet. To make them, you’ll need a spiralizer, but they come in many forms, from tight budget to zoodle-level: expert. Zoodles are … Read the rest
In a lifetime, the average heart will beat 2.5 billion times. This vital organ is not only responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, but it is also the workhorse muscle that sustains life.
The key to heart health is a healthy diet, active … Read the rest
Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you ever gotten to the end of a day and wondered where the hours went? How could so many hours have passed by without really getting much of anything done?
The truth is that many of us suffer from distraction and procrastination. This, productivity experts … Read the rest
As we age, many elements of our lives and bodies begin to slow down a little bit. Unfortunately, some of that slow-down occurs in our brains, thereby slowing our abilities to think clearly, remember clearly, or problem solve the way we could in our younger years. … Read the rest
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn this day and age, many consumers are well aware of the health benefits that come along with a diet rich in fiber and probiotics. Prebiotic foods, however, are commonly lacking from the typical American diet. Probiotics are living microorganisms that benefit the digestive system … Read the rest
Reading Time: 3 minutesAmino acids are taking the health community by storm and it’s no wonder why. These building blocks are more than just brainless Lego bricks; they’re intuitive powerhouses that reorder, refold, and rebuild in ways even the brainiest humans can’t predict or replicate. Amino acids are literally… Read the rest
