Building healthy habits and nutrition confidence
Building healthy habits and nutrition confidence
Nutrition is both an art and a science, and understanding its basics is key to achieving a healthier lifestyle. This post dives into the essential building blocks of your diet—macronutrients. By breaking down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, we’ll provide you with the knowledge to make informed food choices that support your health goals. Macronutrients are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts. They provide the energy required to perform …
Asparagus It’s that wonderful time of year when asparagus is abundant and inexpensive. I love asparagus and often serve it on the side steamed, roasted, or air-fried. I also love to add it into dishes like salads, pastas, or stir-fries. I’ll share a few of my favorites below, but let’s talk about why from a nutrition standpoint asparagus is so awesome! Nutrient Dense First is it’s nutrient dense. Meaning …
Brussel Sprouts often get a bad rap for being smelly and bitter. And to be fair, if you just boil Brussel sprouts they do kinda stink and aren’t very appetizing. Maybe that is the way you were served them as a kid. I know, I wasn’t a huge fan as a kid. I would drowned my boiled Brussel sprouts in balsamic vinegar to cut the bitter flavor. Then I …
Dates have become more popular in the last few years as a great way to sweetened a dish. Most dates you will find in the store are dried with a wrinkly skin, chewy texture and sweet taste. They can often be found with the other dried fruits in a center isle. Oh yeah, that whole shop the perimeter thing….. not a thing. There are many nutrient dense, fantastic food options …
Probably the most utilized vegetable (technically fruit) in my house. Much to my oldest dismay, I put peppers in everything! I love the crunch, the flavor, and the color. I get lots of different colors, because they are not only different from the nutrition standpoint, but also a taste standpoint. My two youngest girls love to eat the orange and yellow ones raw which are typically sweeter. Red and green …
When the air turns crisp, pumpkin recipes start popping up. There are no shortages of pumpkin desserts, so I like focusing on adding pumpkin in as a vegetable and not just as a flavor in a dessert. If you haven’t had fresh pumpkin outside a dessert, this is your invitation to try it! Pumpkin is naturally sweet and super nutrient dense. It is loaded in vitamin A which is important …
I love the versatility of spinach. It can be used in sweet or savory dishes from breakfast to dinner. It’s a really easy veggie to add to your diet. Like many other veggies, spinach is a rich source of: Fiber Vitamins (Vitamin A, K, E, and Bs) Minerals (Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium) Spinach has also been studied for many health benefits associated with cancer, blood pressure, eyes, and more. …
Spaghetti Squash is a low carb way to boost your meals with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Check out these recipes for family friendly ideas.
Boost your meals with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants with purple cabbage. Check out these recipes for family friendly ideas.
Cauliflower is a low carb vegetable rich in disease fighting antioxidants. Check out these family friendly recipes to help you add more to your diet.