Monthly Archives: March 2017

Plant-Based on a Budget

There are infinite benefits to eating a plant-based diet which is not high in processed foods.  Some of the advantages of this nutrient dense, low calorie diet are better skin, lowered risks of certain cancers and heart disease, relief from autoimmune diseases, positive ethical practices,  and lastly, decreased intake of food additives like glutamate, carrageenan and various food dies. While some believe that a […]

Easy Ways to get your Daily Fruit Requirements

Many adults don’t know the recommended amount of fruit that they should be eating on a daily basis. Do you? The Recommended Daily Amounts for food groups are created for the average healthy adult man and woman. Healthy adults should be consuming at least 2 cups of fruit per day, or about 3-5 servings. Fruits […]

Raw vs. Cooked Vegetables… Which is the Best?

Did you know that vegetables can have different nutrient content when they’re cooked versus when they’re raw? There are also some vegetables that are better for you when eaten raw. It is claimed that cooking foods makes them easier to digest, without our bodies exerting a high amount of energy in the process. For your […]