Oatmeal is great when it comes to the nutrition side of things. It’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy carbohydrates which are all going to fuel your body in the right way and get your ready for the day ahead. However, despite being packed full of goodness, there is one downfall; oatmeal is still...
Pack anti-inflammatory powerhouses like turmeric, ginger, berries, salmon, and more into your breakfasts with these easy recipes. Dealing with inflammation can be a pain, both figuratively and literally. Luckily, certain foods and spices help to significantly reduce inflammation in your body – and they’ll fit right into your breakfast routine. Research shows inflammation is involved in the...
If I asked you to name some foods that have the potential to improve your gut health, you would probably name some probiotic foods, like yogurt. What a lot of people don’t know about yogurt, however, is that its effects on gut flora aren’t as strong as we tend to believe. You see, while yogurt...
For the last decade or so, eggs have been on a bit of a nutritional rollercoaster ride. One day they are good for you, the next they’re saying they are contributing to heart disease, and the next they’re back to being “the perfect protein”. The question remains: Are eggs good for you or not? We’re...
Baking bread is a time-consuming and intensive activity, but the results are so worth It. Nothing can quite beat freshly baked, homemade bread. It has the taste of pure love. However, because of the time and effort involving in bread-making, it’s no wonder many people don’t do it. Yeast doughs are finicky and you have to...
Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a staple in every Jewish home whenever Hanukkah comes around. They are delicious for everyone else all year round too! Potato pancakes make a filling brunch, lunch, or meatless dinner. They are a great new way to enjoy potatoes as if we need another way to make that vegetable...
There’s nothing quite like freshly baked banana bread. It’s probably the only tangible thing in this world that tastes like love. There’s something about the rich flavor of bananas with the hint of cinnamon or the pockets of melted chocolate chips all baked into the dense hearty cake that we pretend is bread so we...
There are so many different kinds of bread. You may have already tried zucchini bread or blueberry muffins, but have you ever thought of putting them together? That’s what this scrumptious Zucchini Blueberry Bread recipe does. It combines the summery sweetness of the berries with the earthy, moistness of summer squash, creating a heavenly bread full of...
I don’t need an excuse to eat cookies for breakfast, and I’m sure not many people do. Truth be told, it’s best not to eat something too unhealthy in the morning since it can cause sugar spikes and low energy later. However, these low carb coconut cookies are packed with coconut, sunflower seeds, protein powder,...
No matter what part of the country you live in, you have probably, at one time or another, been a part of the mob swarming your local grocery store before a major weather event hits your town or city. If you live on the west coast, stocking up before a hurricane is, at this point,...
Many of us are spending much more time at home, and it’s practically pointless to say why (hint, we all know why). In the spirit of positivity, being at home means time for the activities we’ve always wanted to do. It can also mean spending more time with the kids. Alternatively, it means Netflix and...
In general, cookies are not a good breakfast choice. Eating unhealthy foods in the morning can lead to sugar spikes and energy crashes, which affect a person’s productivity in the hours that follow. Not a great choice for someone who’s busy, even too busy to make breakfast. Fortunately for those who love sweet treats in...
