Improving Health

Did you know that a nice cup of tea could decrease your stress level? Herbal teas have been used as a stress relief aid for centuries. They are a healthy way to calm your nerves when you are over worked and stressed out. Stress relieving teas help bring the body’s stress levels back to normal. Try a cup of one of these stress relieving teas tonight!

Some people have it, some people don’t. For those of you who don’t have a sweet tooth, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. For those who do, you know the feeling of not being able to resist the office candy bowl. The good news is you don’t have to go off the deep end to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here are 10 ways to calm that craving without destroying your healthy eating plan.

Snacking can be very healthy, if it is done right!  Snacks provide energy, fueling the body between meals to keep you going strong and help you maintain a steady blood sugar. It is very important to make sure you aren’t choosing snacks high in refined sugars. High sugar snacks will give a temporary boost of energy, but also cause an energy crash, leaving you feeling more sluggish than before! Healthy back to school snacks can help keep your child’s energy and attention level up throughout the school day. Here are some tips for packing healthy snacks in your child’s lunch box.

Trail mix can be one of the easiest, healthiest snacks to take on the go. A homemade mix can be put together in only minutes using four simple steps. Whether you are taking it to the park, the trail, or the beach this summer, skip the sugar and salt laden store bought mixes and create your own favorite trail mix this week!

What’s all the Buzz about Buddha Bowls?

Buddha bowls have proven to be all the range in 2017. You have probably seen these beautiful bowls on Instagram or Pinterest, but how do you make one and what is the big deal?

You will be surprised how decreasing a few calories here and there can contribute to huge weigh loss over time. Cutting 100 calories a day translates into a 10-pound weight loss over a year, cutting 200 calories a day leads to a 20-pound weight loss in one year!

Recipe: Simple Refreshing Smoothie Bowl

In small amounts, stress can be a good thing. Stress evolved to help boost memory and motivate us to act in dangerous situations. While stress is normal and is an inevitable response, too much stress can have negative impacts on our health.

Skim, Soy, Almond, Rice, Coconut - there are many options when it comes to milk. Let’s see how they stack up against each other when it comes to nutrient content. Most milk substitutes are enriched with vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamins A, B, D, and E.