14 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Accelerate Weight Loss
For most, weight loss feels like an ongoing losing battle. After much experimentation and research, I believe I have found 14 of the easiest ways for anyone to accelerate their weight loss efforts. Whether you have 100 pounds to lose or 10, there are simple weight loss strategies that will provide essential tweaks to your […]
How to Lose Weight Successfully on a Gluten-free Diet
Whether you are consuming a gluten-free diet due to a gluten allergy, sensitivity, full-blown intolerance, or simply to shed some extra pounds this diet can be very beneficial. After beginning my gluten-free journey over a decade ago following a celiac diagnosis, I have completely regained my health and dropped over 15 pounds. Losing weight on […]
Plant-based Nutrients, Foods, & Recipes that Boost Your Immune System
More people are beginning to recognize the profound connection between the foods they eat and their ability to combat disease. After studying nutrition for many years and converting to a whole foods vegan diet, I can personally appreciate the link between wholesome plant foods and the benefits it poses on immunity. There are simple changes […]
How to Get Enough Protein Without Eating Meat While Pregnant
Protein requirements change significantly during pregnancy. People tend to perceive meat as the primary dietary source of protein but there are a variety of other, healthier options. More and more pregnant women are considering alternative diets due to the recent surge in nutrition research and education Pregnant women who do not consume meat can reach […]
How to Battle Morning Sickness with a Plant-based Diet: + Recipes
It can be rather difficult searching for foods and recipes that don’t make you nauseous during the first trimester, or sometimes even throughout pregnancy. This can be particularly frustrating with the increased feelings of hunger brought about by pregnancy. In most cases, symptoms of morning sickness can successfully be reduced by consuming a diet rich […]
Healthy Vegan Pregnancy: Tasty Snack Recipes with Essential Nutrients
Your daily dietary intakes require additional attention and planning during pregnancy, particularly if you are following a vegan diet. I was able to implement a number of helpful nutrition strategies during my recent pregnancy to assist with the nuanced vegan nourishment. Meeting the increased nutrition requirements during pregnancy is completely obtainable on a healthy vegan […]
7 Healthy Comfort Food Recipes for Picky Toddlers: Vegan, Gluten-free
Some kids are naturally picky eaters. Parents spend a lot of time creating carefully planned meals only to have them rejected by their biggest critic, their toddler. Feeding your child healthy food options does not mean you have to compromise the flavor and enjoyment experienced from well-designed meals. There are an unlimited amount of creative […]
8 Proven Strategies to Fix Your Toddler’s Unhealthy Picky Eating
Most parents experience the utter frustration that accompanies their toddler’s picky eating habits. You are certainly not alone in this process and you can relax knowing that there is a viable solution that you can begin practicing today. Teaching your child healthy eating habits while reducing pre-established narrow eating preferences begins with gradually reducing the […]
10 Healthy Vegan Weight Loss Snacks: Full Recipes Included
Weight loss can be passive and easy if you maintain a healthy dietary intake. I used to kill myself in the gym every day while consuming the usual Western fare of frozen yogurt, burgers, chicken salad with oil-packed dressing, and all the chocolate I could get my hands on. I knew my lifestyle wasn’t sustainable, […]
Top 5 Seeds for Weight loss & Burning Belly Fat
Seeds are nutrient powerhouses with the added ability to burn belly fat and assist with significant weight loss with very little effort on your part. Simply add a variety of the following seeds into your diet regularly and watch your waistline shrink. Chia seeds, Flax seeds, Hemp seeds, Pumpkin seeds, and Sesame seeds are particularly […]