Calories VS Nutrients – Learn How to Get Both

Understanding calorie density is a powerful tool for making informed food choices that can support our well-being and overall health. By prioritizing foods with lower calorie density, like fresh fruits and vegetables, we can feel satisfied while managing our weight effectively. Incorporating nutrient-dense whole food plant-based options, such as whole grains, potatoes, and beans, can keep us feeling full and provide vital nutrients. By being mindful of calorie density, we can take control of our health, nourish our bodies, and make choices that benefit our overall well-being.

Want Protein? Try Sweet Potatoes With Kale and Black-Eyed Peas

Got protein? Even though we don’t need to be so fixated on protein, our bodies do need it to perform at their best.

I love this dish because it is fast and easy. I peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop some kale, scrounge up some frozen or canned black-eyed peas, and voila!

Welcome in National Soup Month 2022 with Welcome Soup

Another year, another January, another National Soup Month. I can’t think of a better soup to celebrate the new year with than Welcome Soup, otherwise known as Everything Soup. This soup is hearty and cozy on winter January days in Ohio.