2018 was packed with different health food trends, but the most popular ones involved plants. The vegan lifestyle gave birth to the flexitarian, and environmental issues cemented in the public conscience. Is this set to continue in 2019? Well, yes. Environmental issues are the #1 priority for 2019 and health food trends are going to be based around plants, eco-friendly ... Continue Reading
What Your Organs Say About a Midnight Snack
If you are addicted to midnight snacking, it is high time you stop, or at least try stopping. The latest studies prove this habit can inhibit learning and memory formation. Pre-bedtime binging on fatty snacks and sugary colas will affect your liver, kidney and heart. It can't be stressed enough how big a role fats and sugars play in causing weight gain and health problems. So ... Continue Reading
The 7 Health Foods That Aren’t Really Healthy
With seven so-called health foods turning out to be not-really-healthy, check out if you’re as virtuous a snacker as you consider yourself to be. This article from The Huffington Post puts together a list of seven snacks that are supposed to be healthy but aren’t, along with their healthier alternatives. Turns out, lots of so-called health foods are hiding way more bad-for-you ... Continue Reading
Healthy Snacks for Guilt-Free Indulgence
Here are five healthy snacks, low on calories and high on fiber and nutrients, that you can indulge in, without feeling guilty afterwards. The phenomenon of guilt involving eating is just a state of mind. Why would someone feel guilty when all he wanted to do is eat? The hype about guilt-free eating has been misinterpreted by many to mean not eating at all. Self-deprivation ... Continue Reading
Cinnamon Pecan Bowls
Cinnamon pecan bowls deliver the warmth and flavor of a gooey cinnamon roll without any butter, sugar, or gluten. Try these on a cold night for a delicious dessert or as a weekend morning treat with your coffee (the Healthy Latte of course!). This recipe makes four 1/4 cup servings. Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice 1 tablespoon coconut oil Dash salt 1/2 teaspoon ... Continue Reading