Store bought granolas can be packed full of sugar, or worse! High fructose corn syrup! I’ve been making my own for years and experimenting to make it better and better. Here is my favorite mix made with Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
4 cups oats
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup chopped raw almonds
1/4 cup chopped raw walnuts
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup [...]
Find out what chia seeds can do for your health and how to create a clean eating pudding.
Almost overnight, chia seeds have gained over-whelming popularity in the health community. Are they worth all the hype? Yes. Chia seeds are packed full of health benefits and can be used to make some wonderful snacks. This powerful ancient food source is packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. Just three tablespoons of chia seeds contains as much omega-3’s as 32 ounces of salmon. They provide all the benefits of fish oil supplements without the fishy after taste. Chia seeds can also be ground into flour and used in recipes to as a gluten free substitute. Look for them in health food stores, or purchase them online. I recommend the Bob’s Red Mill Chia Seeds
Protein is one of the three macro nutrients your body needs but unlike carbohydrates and fat your body doesn’t store protein and is in need of a consist supply. Protein is responsible for tissue repair, growth, and energy. It also is one of the most filling nutrients and your body burns more calories metabolizing protein. The recommended daily value (RDA) for protein is .5 grams per pound. However, if you are pregnant or active your protein needs can increase to 1 gram per pound. If you aren’t getting enough protein, here are some easy and quick ways to add it to your diet.
Find out which protein supplement fits your life and goals best.
Protein Powder Supplements: The choices seem endless when discussing types of protein supplements. A common supplement choice is whey which is quick digesting and inexpensive. But is does contain [...]
This recipe is the perfect companion to any diet. It is a giant pot of protein and filling vegetables. The best part of this dish: it is made in the slow cooker.
Recipe:
5 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
2 Jars of Salsa
1 Packet Reduced-Sodium Taco Seasoning (or 2 TBSP)
1 Onion
2 Peppers (Red, yellow, or green)
1 Bag Sliced Mushrooms
Juice from 1 Lime
1 Can (6oz) of Green Chillies
Chicken Broth (optional)
Directions:
Line your slow cooker with a Slow Cooker Liner to make clean up a breeze
Put the chicken in the slow cooker and squeeze the lime over the chicken
Add the packet of taco seasoning
Chop the onions, peppers, and mushrooms, throw on top of chicken
Empty the chillies and salsa on top
Cook on low for 6 hours
Remove Chicken and shred, return to slow cooker
Notes:
Add the chicken broth to thin the soup.
Top with whatever you please or what your diet allows. [...]
I, like the other 99% of people on earth, live on a budget. I have a decent job, well three jobs actually, and am fortunate enough to enjoy many things. I work hard to earn my money (again three jobs) so I hate the idea of spending it all on food. I am in the camp that believes saving on groceries means splurging on shoes (NIKE 
Whey Protein:My favorite is Optimum Gold Standard
Eggs: I love the versatility of [...]
Most people have a job they go to on a daily basis. And they have such busy lives they don’t have time to think about what to take to work the next day for lunch. So, they end up going to the nearest drive through and snacking on foods that will satisfy their hunger but they are pretty toxic. It’s hard to plan ahead and make food for lunch the next day ahead of time. You can even purchase handy lunch containers like these ones.
I am going to share with you a list of super easy to make lunches that are healthy and they will satisfy your hunger. No cooking necessary.
1. Adult Lunchable – Cheese slices or cubes, salami slices, whole wheat crackers and apple slices. If you have one of those tupperware pieces that have divided cubbies that [...]
This motivational quote is so true. First you have to have the motivation to get off your butt and get exercise. Then you can focus on forming the healthy fitness habits. I’ve read online that it takes about 66 days (roughly 2 months) to form a good solid habit. I think thats doable. Nothing is instantaneous! As much as we wish it could be, its not. You have to work at it. Just like you have to work at getting the body you want, or the health you desire, you must work at forming the habits to do so.
So, go on, start today. Get on your workout gear, put your headphones on your head with your upbeat playlist and walk out the door towards whatever exercise you can do. You can do it! I’m going to right now! You should [...]
There are many different diets out there. Diets to lose weight, diets to watch your sodium intake, diets that are good for your heart, diets for anti-again and many more. There are also diets that are more lifestyle eating plan specific such as raw food diet, vegan diet, and eating clean diet. I have been really interested in eating clean lately. With all the artificial flavors, colors, additives and chemicals being put in our foods, its really got me worried. Then we come to how our food is processed and sold to us and that makes me worry even more! That brings me to GMO (genetically modified organism) foods and non-organic foods.
GMO’s are foods that have been altered using genetic engineering techniques. There are many questions raised these days on wether or not they are safe to eat and many protests [...]
