Sometimes when grocery shopping I just stare at the labels on cooking oils and have to scratch my head. Refined, unrefined, cold pressed, virgin, extra virgin...it's so confusing! So I went on a mission to understand just exactly what these terms mean and how they can help us decide which ones to buy.
Read MoreStumped about how to get started reducing the amount of meat in your diet? If you need motivation, tips to help you transition, PLUS some delicious recipes, you're in the right place!
Read MoreKeri Knutson will be teaching Yoga Nidra at Choices
March 24th from 2:00 - 2:30 pm!
Space is limited so you must register in order to save a spot.
Read MoreStudies show that more Americans than ever before are grocery shopping daily without planning meals. This is a sure way to buy more than you need (impulse shopping) and buy fast, processed options. You will save money and eat healthier if you have a plan before setting foot in a grocery store.
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The thing I missed most while trying to eat real food was peanut butter cups...I started playing with the recipe, and now I think I've perfected it. The finished product is a peanut butter cup with a dense, comforting filling in a low-glycemic chocolate. It's a fast and easy thing to make, and I can grab one any time I need a quick snack.
Read MoreYoga is coming to Choices! Thursday, 2/25, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Staying hydrated is essential for the health of our bodies, but many of us find it difficult to be drinking water all of the time. If you’re looking to incorporate more water into your diet, but aren’t so sure you want to trade in that tasty latte or soft drink for bland water, try this.
Read MoreYou are a leader! You are an inspiration to your kids, your spouse, your siblings, your friends, your co-workers. If you can make better choices toward a healthier lifestyle, so can they! !
Read MoreYou may not think that you eat a lot of sweets, but sugar is lurking in all kinds of unusual places. Be a sugar sleuth, and find where sugar is hiding in your food!
Read MoreWhole Grain doesn't have to mean crunchy rice and stale, chewy bread. I mean, whole grain bread can be delicious, as I'm sure you've discovered by now, but it's not all there is. Here are some grains and grain-like seeds that could make eating whole foods a lot more interesting:
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According to the Whole Grain Council, there are many benefits to including whole grains in your diet.
“Eating the whole grain gives your body extra antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, all of which are essential to good health. Adding whole grains to your diet can significantly lower your risk of chronic diseases..."
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There is no shortage of reasons as to why our lives get so unhealthy so easily. Life is fast - things easily unravel. Health comes and goes first. Those of you who really read this - those of you who have conversations with me about food every time I see you - it is my hope that we all make it further in our own personal journey without giving up too much or asking ourselves to be unreasonable.
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