Category: "Nutrition" Articles
November 1, 2022
The holidays are here, and we’re surrounded by family, friends and fabulous food! This month, I met with Chef Tiffany Blackmon — creator of My So-Called Fabulous podcast, cookbook author and lifestyle influencer —...
November 1, 2022
Is soup considered a “healthy food”? Why do people recommend eating soup when we’re sick or injured? To understand how healthy food works, it's important to know our bodies are made up of cells...
November 1, 2022
When Nat Gelb was younger, food was a means of connecting with his parents and brother. Over time, he came to view food as a medium through which he can connect not only with...
November 1, 2022
Last year, I surveyed my Instagram followers on which quarter of the year is the most challenging to stay on track with taking care of their bodies. The overall consensus was the last quarter...
November 1, 2022
Ingredients 2 medium baked sweet potatoes 8 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup raisins (optional); currants, craisins or dried cherries are good, too! 1 cup apples thinly sliced 3...
October 1, 2022
Our society encourages eating dinner in front of the television, snacking on the go to meetings and devouring until we’re too full. However, people today may not know that the practice of mindlessly eating...
October 1, 2022
Ingredients Greek Chicken & Marinade 2 pounds of fresh chicken breast sliced in half to make thinner 2 tbsp olive oil plus 1 tsp for cooking 3 tbsp lemon juice of one lemon 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp oregano 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp thyme 1 tsp kosher salt (use half...
October 1, 2022
Since 2005, you could say this has been Amy Nelson’s focus — the connection between one’s gut and brain. In a past life, Nelson was a nuclear chemist who wanted to change careers and...
October 1, 2022
Eating disorders are a complex mental health issue that presents differently in each case; the National Institute of Mental Health states that these disorders can affect not just mental health but can be life-threatening...
September 15, 2022
Why is it that so many people rush to get in shape as soon as it gets warm outside? Human beings are great at thinking in the short term. After all, when we lived...
September 1, 2022
You know the saying, “When Momma is happy, everyone is happy”? This lends itself to be true, whether that momma is a human or a chicken. Is it true that free-range, pasture-raised hens produce...
September 1, 2022
Throughout my life, I’ve tried countless diets including, but not limited to, paleo, carnivore, keto, Whole30, bodybuilding, master cleanse, vegetarian, and vegan. But one of the greatest journeys was going raw vegan for an...
September 1, 2022
Everyone, for the most part, knows what dogs and cats eat. But what if you have a less common animal, like a ferret or chinchilla? Here are some nutritional tips to care for those...
September 1, 2022
Makes 4 Servings 228 calories, 18.6g carbohydrates, 10g fat, 15.4g protein INGREDIENTS 1 medium zucchini, grated ¼ onion, grated 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt ¾ cup oat flour 6...
August 24, 2022
For those with thyroid issues, everything from menstrual cycles to hair texture can be affected While fitness and nutrition are vital in alleviating symptoms, there are unbeknownst secrets about them (i.e. fitness could possibly...
August 16, 2022
If you’ve been to a grocery store in the last 10 years, you’ve probably seen something about the newest fad diets, thanks to diet culture. Today’s food labels are filled with terms like “paleo-...
August 13, 2022
You may have heard the words “food allergies,” “intolerances” and “sensitivities” used interchangeably, but they are very different from one another. Food allergies are the least common but most dangerous and affect 1 to...
August 8, 2022
Does the brutally hot Austin summer have you desperately searching for a cool and satisfying, yet healthy, treat for your kids? Smoothies are a great way to beat the heat and get some fruits,...
