Water ranges from free to very cheap, for the most part. So it definitely fits the budget! Also water is essential, so beyond question there is a huge health benefit to drinking water. It’s the lifeblood that keeps us moving, thinking, and thriving. Without it, our bodies can’t function. From head to toe, every cell … Read more
Today my boss brought cucumbers to work from her garden for the staff at our office – and I took several! Both my wife and myself like them, and I just started thinking: What ARE the health benefits of eating cucumbers? Here are some things I gleaned… Cucumbers are more than just a refreshing addition … Read more
I stepped on the scale this morning, and was not overly pleased with what I saw – 9 pounds too heavy! So I think for a week or so, I’m going to revisit the 4 sandwich diet – essentially 4 sandwiches a day – and see if that does anything. I fully expect it will, … Read more
I’m interested in “simple” and “economical;” most people are. Losing weight while sticking to a budget doesn’t have to be complicated. One of the most effective ways to streamline your meal prep and keep costs low is by focusing on simple recipes that require only a handful of ingredients. By keeping your recipes to just … Read more
Are you looking to reduce your sugar intake without sacrificing flavor in your meals? With a growing awareness of the health implications associated with excessive sugar consumption, many people are seeking sugar-free alternatives for their daily meals, especially dinner. Whether you’re managing diabetes, following a keto lifestyle, or simply aiming for a healthier diet, preparing … Read more
The pros and cons of Stevia – are there actually any “cons?” There might be a few, we’ll take a look, but there are definitely a lot of pros! We’ve talked about stevia in previous posts, but recently I saw an article about it in Nutrition Insight that brought it back to mind. Sugar – … Read more
Just a few current news items, topics, and stories that are making news today in the simple and healthy eating world! From Arkansas… Summarizing thoughts in an article posted in the Stuttgart, Arkansas Daily Leader on how to eat healthy on a budget. If you want to eat healthy on a budget, plan ahead. Don’t … Read more
It’s winter – and time to focus on winter vegetables! These include sweet potatoes, butternut squash, pumpkin, carrots, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. But let’s look at sweet potatoes in particular. Sweet potatoes are a very simple food, they are a relatively cheap food, they are a nutritious food, and they are an “easy-to-prepare” food. And … Read more
It might be hard to summarize, and say that there are exactly 7 health benefits of dark chocolate – there are probably more! – but it is, for a fact, good for you. The actual ground cacao bean – from which raw chocolate is made – is a great food. It’s the sugar and fat … Read more
The holidays can wreak havoc with any simple and healthy eating plan. Not that they would absolutely need to, but – let’s face it – it’s hard to resist all the chocolate, rich desserts, etc., that are associated with the holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s – they all feel like times when we can just … Read more