Category: Nutrition

Favorite Recipe: EGGPLANT ROLLATINI

Favorite Recipe: EGGPLANT ROLLATINI

Now is the perfect time to try this hearty Eggplant Rollatini! This powerhouse vegetable is a great source of flavonoids and polyphenols, which are phytonutrients that support heart health and have anti-cancer properties. INGREDIENTS 3 medium eggplants, sliced into 1⁄4-inch slices lengthwise Olive oil as needed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste...

Favorite Recipe: Thai Coconut Soup

Favorite Recipe: Thai Coconut Soup

Craving something warm and hearty? This Thai Coconut Soup will do just the trick! Not only do sunchokes (also known as Jerusalem artichokes) reach their peak flavor in winter, but they are packed with prebiotics to help promote the growth of good gut bacteria. Who doesn’t love a little immune boost in the winter? INGREDIENTS...

5 tips to simplify your nutrition

5 tips to simplify your nutrition

Complicated recipes, overflowing grocery carts, and nightly cooking can be roadblocks to healthy eating. Simplifying your nutrition-related tasks can help improve your diet and ease your stress. Use the tips below to start eating healthier today. Give your kitchen some TLC. The next time you do some organizing, pay special attention to your kitchen. It’s...

NUTRITION: The best fruit and veggies for winter

NUTRITION: The best fruit and veggies for winter

You don’t have to stop eating fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies when the weather gets cold. There are tons of fruits and veggies that you can find at your local farmer’s market (don’t forget many still open in the winter) or at a neighborhood grocery store. Kumquats A small citrus fruit originally from China, kumquats...

10 FOODS TO HELP YOU HEAL YOUR BODY

10 FOODS TO HELP YOU HEAL YOUR BODY

When it comes to healing and injury, your body has amazing systems in place. But that doesn’t mean you can’t give it a helping hand with the proper nutrients. Try including these 10 foods in your diet to help reduce inflammation and help your body heal faster. Dark, leafy greens Dark, leafy greens like spinach...

POWER UP YOUR GUT HEALTH WITH OMEGA- 3S

POWER UP YOUR GUT HEALTH WITH OMEGA- 3S

Already adding probiotics to your diet? Good! Now it’s time to think about omega-3- rich foods like fish, seeds, and avocados. New evidence from clinical trials shows that combining omega-3 fatty acids with probiotics may be even more beneficial to overall gut health. How it works Your gut is filled with billions of bacteria. Controlling...

5 UNEXPECTED HURDLES TO BETTER EATING HABITS

5 UNEXPECTED HURDLES TO BETTER EATING HABITS

You likely know a lot about managing your nutrition, but that doesn’t mean you’re perfect all the time. And in fact, your good intentions might just lead to some common nutrition mistakes. Here’s how to avoid these missteps and get the biggest benefits from what you eat and drink. 1. Never eating late. Eating before...

Nutrition + Running

Nutrition + Running

Love running but keep crashing? Then you know how important it is to fuel your body the right way. Try these tips to support a great run and quick recovery. Pre-run fueling tips It’s not just crucial during your run–but before it, too. Proper hydration beforehand helps your muscles get the nutrients they need while...

How to Host a Healthy Happy Hour

How to Host a Healthy Happy Hour

Happy hour…it’s usually a fun time. But the hours after? Not so much. And they can seriously impact your workout recovery, stress levels, and overall well- being. But you can totally enjoy happy hour with your coworkers — even while taking your health seriously. Just organize a healthy one that doesn’t revolve around sitting and...

NUTRITION: Trying to eat healthier? Avoid these nutrition mistakes

NUTRITION: Trying to eat healthier? Avoid these nutrition mistakes

While you might feel ready to go gangbusters on improving your eating habits, take a moment toset your expectations before bulk ordering kale. Realistic changes you can stick to over time arebetter than a month of perfect eating followed by a week of excess. So no matter which eatinggoal you’re working toward, go about it...