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.
Category: Nutrition
Why You Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Plant-Based Nutrition and How to Get Started
In promoting plant-based nutrition, the lack of emphasis on it in medical education is apparent. Although change is happening, taking control of one’s health by embracing plant-based nutrition is a faster option. Busting myths and transitioning gradually to plant-based is one option to start a plant-based journey using 3 simple strategies.
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!
Taco Bout Awesome! All the flavor without the meat
These plant-based awesome tacos are quick and easy to make. Taco bout awesome! The whole family will gobble them up.
Start the Day with an Orange Date Smoothie
The citrusy goodness of this Orange Date Smoothie is sure to get your morning off to a sunny start.
Finally a Butternut Squash Soup the Whole Family Will Love
Butternut squash soup is a simple soup which makes it one the whole family will love (for those that are looking for a bit more spice let them add a dash of curry to their bowl).
Unforgettable Black Bean Soup Recipe
This Black Bean Soup recipe unforgettable in two ways:
1. It is so easy it will be unforgettable once you have made it a couple of times.
2. It is so delicious! You won’t forget you have it in your meal rotation.
Breakfast Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated with Banana Split Oatmeal
When you acknowledge that you are affecting your health by what you eat and do then you are in charge of your health. What better way to give your health a boost than with oatmeal? This Banana Split Oatmeal is fun and easy.
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.
Don't Wait Another Day Change Inside 