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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
Weight gain is a modern-day problem that’s showing no signs of slowing down. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. But our grandparents ate butter on toast and put sugar in their tea and they didn’t get fat—so what’s changed? The WHO says the reason is an energy imbalance. We eat more energy-dense fatty foods and do ... Continue Reading
Ayurveda recommends including each of the six tastes in every meal. This post from The Chopra Center shares three recipes, for balanced nourishment, that are easy to cook and easier to digest. In Ayurveda, there are six tastes that you can include in every meal: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent. Meals with all six tastes are great opportunities to help ... Continue Reading
The most enduring way to lose weight is by eating a healthy diet. This post from MyFitnessPal lists 8 weight loss friendly foods that you no longer need to stay away from. Losing weight doesn’t always have to be about deprivation and denial. In fact, it shouldn’t be. Successful, sustainable weight loss is far more attainable when you focus on the quality of food rather than ... Continue Reading
A recent study suggests eating these fruits and vegetables will help lower your risk of breast cancer. This post from Byrdie showcases the healthy foods that you should add to your diet chart. “Eat your greens.” We’ve known this adage all too well, from the time we were rebellious vegetable-hating kids to our current state as more vegetable-tolerant adults (hopefully). We know ... Continue Reading
