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.
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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.
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).
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.
3 Week Yoga Retreat
The program is led by 4 different yoga experts. It is great for those already familiar with yoga to review the basics and it is also perfect for someone who is new to yoga.
I first started practicing yoga about 5 years ago and was amazed at how helpful it was. I wish I would have realized all the benefits of yoga sooner. Yoga can help:
Sweet Treats – Granola & Pie
These sweet treats aren’t packed with sugar, but I find the granola and pies have just enough to satisfy what’s left of my sweet tooth.
Oktoberfest German Sauerkraut Soup
It’s Oktober in Zinzinnati. This week in celebration of Oktoberfest we have German Sauerkraut Soup on the menu.