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Three Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day in a Healthy Way

Holiday overeating is a major threat to weight management and Memorial Day is certainly no exception. Still, at the end of the day, managing your weight is all about maintaining a healthy balance between the amount of calories that go in and…

5 Reasons Why You Should Eat Mushrooms

I regularly include mushrooms in food preparations and they're actually quite high on the list of nutrient-dense foods. Nutrient-dense foods are essentially those rich in health-promoting macronutrients and micronutrients but relatively low…

Turkey Bacon Wrapped Chicken

I don't know about you, but bacon just makes everything taste better to me. Still, I seldom eat it as a main course. Instead, I generally treat it as more of a garnish for meats and omelets or a 'salty' seasoning for salads. Funny enough,…

Tips for Implementing Healthy Eating Habits Into a Child’s Lifestyle

There's absolutely no denying that healthy foods give kids the energy they need to function day-to-day. Good foods also supply all the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) needed for their bodies and minds to develop and mature. When it…

Tips for Implementing Physical Activity Into a Child’s Lifestyle

Daily physical activity undeniably supports healthy growth and development among children. It also reduces the risk of obesity and chronic health problems during childhood (and adulthood). When it comes to promoting physical activity behaviors…

Hearty, Healthy Vegetarian Chili

Chili is one of the absolute best ways to get sizeable portions of vegetables in a single dish. Indeed, during my years as a vegan, chili was my old faithful go-to food. If you're a vegan, vegetarian or are just looking to get more veggies in…

Turkey and Goat Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Mushrooms are an incredibly versatile food source that's low in calories, rich in key micronutrients, and suitable for everyday eating. I personally love Portobello mushrooms due to their "meat-like" texture and savory flavor. If you're…

Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies

Oatmeal is an excellent low-calorie source of high-quality whole grains that's also naturally rich in fiber and health-promoting micronutrients. In addition to it's superior nutritional composition, oatmeal is one of the most versatile foods…