A quick check of social media will reveal that “going gluten-free” is a popular topic. People are opting to remove all traces of gluten from their diets. Their reasons for doing this? For many, weight loss is the ultimate goal. Others go gluten-free in an effort to boost energy, generally feel healthier or even […]
Eating Organic Is Good for Your Health and the Planet
Making better choices in your eating habits can have a significant positive impact on your health and the environment. One healthy habit that offers these benefits in abundance is switching to an organic diet. Organic foods are grown in the most natural way possible and without chemicals, additives, pesticides or harmful chemicals. Grown and nurtured […]
Using the Freezer to Eat Healthy
Cooking for one person is a difficult proposition, especially for young people with busy work and social calendars. It is tempting to just grab a piece of pizza or have pad Thai delivered from your favorite Thai restaurant. Indeed, a 2015 study found that people living alone have considerable less healthy diets than those who […]
Easy Ways to Eat Clean
If you’re just about to embark on a clean eating routine, you might be wondering how best to get started. Many people may tell you that eating clean is time consuming, expensive, complicated and overwhelming, but the truth is that it is actually quite easy once you know a few secrets. Eating clean is simply […]
Healthy Eating: Tips, Tricks, Do’s and Don’t’s
Today’s dieter is more health-conscious than ever before. It’s not just about fad diets these days – it’s about making a whole lifestyle change. Whether you’re interested in a paleo, Whole 30, gluten-free or other diet to help get you back into shape, eating healthy and living longer are now easier to do. To that […]
Fresh or Frozen Fish? The Answer Will Surprise You!
Did you know that 85% of the seafood you eat is imported? More than 85 percent of the seafood we eat is imported. Within that, the “vast majority”—70 percent but likely higher, according to Gavin Gibbons, spokesman for the National Fisheries Institute—has been frozen at some point. “There really is no difference,” said Gibbons. “The […]
Clean Eating With a Hectic Schedule
Think you’re too busy to eat healthfully? Think again! Clean eating doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. In fact, there are plenty of tactics that can help you eat a nutritious, clean diet even when you lead an eventful or hectic lifestyle. Use the following tips and strategies as you work to balance a […]
Organic Really Is Healthier
While the amount of organic foods available in supermarkets has grown exponentially over the years, there is still some debate as to whether organic food is really healthier. And then there is also the fact that organic food often costs more than the non-organic alternatives, and some don’t feel that the potential health benefits justify […]
Are Potatoes Paleo?
Whether you are already following a Paleo way of life, or it is something you have been thinking about taking up, you may have wondered whether potatoes are forbidden or permitted when following this type of diet. For most of us, potatoes have been a staple part of our diet since we were very young. […]
Make Sure Your Paleo Diet Includes Vitamin K2
Next time you sit down to a hearty, healthy Paleo-inspired meal, take a moment to turn a critical eye to the selection of foods you’re about to eat. Among those delicious vegetables, fruits and proteins, do you have enough sources of vitamin K2? If not, you may be coming up short on a vitamin your […]
