There are a lot of myths about fruit consumption. Vegetables in general offer a wider range of nutrients, more fiber, phytochemicals, and a lower sugar load for your body compared to fruit. However, if fruit consumption means you’re eating fewer baked goods or processed foods than you would if you were not eating fruit, you’re in good shape when it comes to health and feeling your best. Moderation, variety, and whole organic foods – and how you feel – remain your best nutrition guidelines.
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Navigating executive function issues can be challenging and fraught with emotion. Frustration is common for everyone. Children often feel shame, isolation, and hopelessness. Parents often feel guilt, anxiety, and anger. These emotions are difficult for the child and the parent, and they can wreak havoc on the parent-child relationship thus compounding the problem. Being compassionate towards yourself is key. Being compassionate with your child will let him or her know they are not alone or misunderstood, give them the security and confidence to learn and evolve, and strengthen your relationship. From there, you will both be in a much better position to find and sustain solutions that work for both of you.
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Why do we reach for food, specifically high carb and often high fat foods, when we feel emotional? Because food provides a temporary escape, numbs the feelings, and provides something distracting and enjoyable.
Let’s face it: when you’ve got a lot of responsibilities to juggle and are prioritizing your own well being, making complex, time-consuming meals isn’t high on the list. However, eating a variety of tasty, healthy meals is appealing. So how do you make delicious, healthy meals when you don’t have a lot of time? The answer is to cook basic foods and dress them up with sauces and condiments. The goal is healthy, easy, quick, and just enough flavor to make it interesting.
The benefits of heart-healthy omega-3 fats, unsaturated fats, and healthy saturated fats are well known. But how exactly do you go about incorporating them into your diet? Start with these 7 suggested foods: hemp seeds, walnuts, omega-3 eggs, trout, grass-fed beef, avocado, and dark chocolate.
Tuna Confit with Lemon, Rosemary, & Garlic Pressure Cooked Adapted from Dinner in an Instant by Melissa Clark The word confit is derived from the French verb “confire” which means preserve. As a cooking process, it means a food that is cooked in oil for savory foods (or sugar water for fruits) at a temperature lower than […]
These easy salad dressings can add some pizzazz to your veggies. Each takes only minutes! While there are plenty of great bottled dressings available in the supermarket, these are fresher and, at least in my opinion, even tastier. Throw together whatever veggies you have on hand for your salads. You can vary things up by […]
New beginnings often inspire us to try on new behaviors. Many of us like to start off a new year by eating healthier. However, lasting change requires preparation. If you haven’t mastered the art of meal planning, you could find yourself at dinner time with a ravenous appetite and nothing to eat. This often leads […]
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