Green is often used to symbolize things in relation to nature and the environment such as sustenance, Eco-friendliness, fertility, and much more. By now, we have a better understanding of why it's important to incorporate more whole fruits/vegetables into your diet. They possess cancer-fighting compounds, healing effects on inflammatory conditions (e.g. arthritis), and other unique properties that support/enhance proper functioning of the body. A few things about green foods

Balancing work, family, friends, and a healthy lifestyle can seem overwhelming… however you can do it! Here are some tips to eat healthy and make more time for all those other things you have going on. Tip #1: Plan Ahead! Preparing meals ahead of time can be a life saver! By taking just one hour on Sunday to prepare food for the week, you will save yourself so much time and hassle during the weeknights trying to prepare lengthy recipes. When some people think of meal prep the

Have you ever been so hungry that it becomes uncomfortable and impossible to ignore? Have you ever been so full that you feel like the button is going to pop off your pants? Most of us can probably answer yes to both of these questions. These situations represent the two extreme ends on your hunger and satiety scale. While we should aim to stay somewhere in the middle of this scale, many people have come to draw a positive association with these extremes. You may think if you

Have you ever been skeptical of a friend or co-worker telling you about a miracle diet that results in a 15 lb weight loss in 2 weeks? So have we, and we're not buying it. Fad diets are often used as a "quick fix" to loose weight in a short amount of time using a restrictive or intense means to do so- but not all fad diets are created equal. Sometimes fad diets can be more hurtful than helpful to your health and it can be overwhelming to navigate which one works best for you.