Have you ever tried giving up a bad habit? It can be really tough to do. Changing your diet is no different. It can be really hard to just wake up one day and stop drinking soda, or lay off the cookies, or quit eating fast food if you’re used to eating it every. single. day. You … More Crowding Out.
Broccoli sounds so boring. But let me tell you, this green cruciferous vegetable is so nutritious that it’s anything but boring. Broccoli is high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. It is loaded with fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll, and many other phytochemicals. The phytochemicals found in broccoli have the ability to … More Broccoli.
Nearly every morning I start my day off with 2 hot beverages – green tea and coffee. However, this past spring, I decided to give up coffee for Lent. (Whhhhaaaat?!?) Yes, I really did. It was starting to feel like a bad habit, so Lent gave me a good reason to give it up. (I’ve since … More Lemon Water.
Last summer when I started training for a half marathon, I was looking for healthy meals and snacks to fuel my long runs. One breakfast option that I discovered was Overnight Oats. The recipe I found not only fueled my runs, but it was pretty darn tasty too. Since then, I’ve continued making these easy oats every … More Overnight Oats.
Your body is made up of approximately 60% water. Your brain is made up of approximately 85% water. Given these percentages, it is pretty clear that water is essential for our bodies to function properly. It helps to flush toxins out of our bodies and transport nutrients and oxygen to our cells. Without proper nutrients and oxygen, our cells end up “complaining” … More Water.
I love all of the amazing fruits that we find this time of year. One that I’ve been eating like candy lately is cherries! If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen my cherry post not too long ago. In that post, I mentioned that cherries are great for post-workout recovery. Cherries (more … More Cherries.
Nourished. by Jenna 