One of my favorite things about fall (and winter, for that matter) is a warm bowl of yummy chili or stew! Something about it is so comforting when the air turns crisp and the days get shorter. Most chilis and stews also freeze really well, so I love spending a Saturday or Sunday with several … More {Recipe} Turkey Chili.
Sometimes “being healthy” can seem so complicated. There’s an abundance of information out there and much of it is contradictory. So, what are you to do when you’ve decided you want to make healthier lifestyle choices, but you’re so overwhelmed that you don’t know where to begin? You start here, with these four simple, … More 4 Things You Can Do NOW to Improve Your Health.
This past month has been a little hectic with lots of visitors! First, my best friend from childhood came to visit with her husband. We enjoyed margaritas, pool time, a night on the town, and of course, lots of catching up! Just a couple of weeks after that, my parents came for a visit. … More Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins.
Ever feel like you over-indulged? Perhaps a few too many cocktails on vacation or a weekend celebration? Feeling bloated? Ya, I hear ya. We’ve all been there. I love drinking this roasted dandelion root tea after such occasions for a quick little detox. A healthy liver is essential. It filters and processes our blood, performing vital functions … More Dandelion Root Tea.
I spent the weekend praying for a loved one who is very ill. This morning, while scrolling through Facebook, I saw posts about someone else being diagnosed recently with the ugly C-word. My heart aches today for those two people, and all people who are ill and fighting disease. I’m also feeling incredibly grateful for … More (A Sort Of) Motivation Monday.
Trans fat is the worst kind of fat you can consume. This is a fat that raises HDL and lowers LDL cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease. Why in the world are we consuming it?! Well, there’s good news. The FDA just announced a 2018 deadline for the food industry to eliminate trans fats! … More What You Need to Know About Trans Fats.
I’m sure you’ve all heard the term by now… “clean eating”. But what exactly does it mean to “eat clean”? While clean eating is highly individualistic and can mean different things to different people, the ideals remain the same: minimally processed & close to the source. There are five basic principles of eating clean: Keep … More What Is “Clean Eating”?
Do you feel like eating healthy is expensive? I hear a lot of people say this. So if this sounds like you, listen up! Yes, I will agree that eating healthy might cost a little more than a donut for breakfast, Big Mac and Super Size Coke for lunch, Twinkies for a snack, and … More Motivation Monday.
Nuts seem to be the talk of the (nutrition) town these days – especially almonds. It’s no wonder… almonds have 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein per serving, not to mention they are high in healthy monounsaturated fats, which help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Beyond that, almonds are a fantastic snack choice because … More Almonds.
Before I even begin, let me just start by saying that not all carbohydrates are evil. In fact, we actually need some carbohydrates in our diet. However, there are two types of carbs: complex and simple – and they are not created equal. Today, I’m going to focus on simple carbohydrates and why they may be … More Are Carbohydrates Hindering Your Weight Loss?
Nourished. by Jenna 