Top trends from expo east

Top Trends from Expo East

Twice a year, every year, the Natural Products Expo occurs, where a TON of natural food companies converge onto one location to show off their healthy food and snacks that follow and inspire the latest health trends.  Most of these products eventually make their way onto Whole Foods store shelves and popular health blogs, but I get to get my …

Mommy snacks to pack in your diaper bag

Mommy Snacks to Pack in your Diaper Bag

I wrote this post for Matriarc Mom. Go check out their website!  Being a healthy, on the go mom can seem like an impossible feat. Trust me, I know. But it doesn’t have to be difficult! On those day when you have too many things to do, and not enough time to eat, it is helpful to have healthy snacks …

Homemade granola

Homemade Granola

MMMMMM GRANOLA! I love making a great batch of some tasty granola when I have company coming over, for homemade gifts, or if I have extra nuts in the pantry. My favorite and most simple version is the kind I made this past weekend. Not only is it easier and healthier than store bought, but it also makes my house …

How to satisfy your snack cravings without blowing your diet

How to Satisfy Your Snack Cravings Without Blowing Your Diet

For some of us, putting together a healthy meal at breakfast, lunch, or dinner can be a breeze, but where we all seem to fall short is in the snack department. Let’s face it, we all snack at one point or another, and choosing between a bag of chips or carrot sticks to get through your afternoon slump is often …

Healthy traveling tips

Healthy Traveling Tips

Whether you’re traveling for vacation or business, keeping your diet on point can be extremely difficult. Next time you hit the road, keep these tips in mind and who knows, maybe you’ll even drop a pound or two! Healthy Traveling Tips:   Pack a cooler, or at least a snack pack. – When you’re on the road, packing a cooler …

How much sugar are you really eating

How Much Sugar Are You Really Eating?

Now that you may be thinking about quitting sugar or already started, I want to help you out by giving you this little guide as to how much sugar may be hiding in our daily diet. Remember, the American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar a day for women, or 8 teaspoons of added sugar …