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
In our house, make-ahead healthy freezer meals have definitely become a “thing!” Read on… Juggling work, family, and personal life can be overwhelming. That’s where make-ahead healthy freezer meals come into play. These meals are lifesavers for anyone on the go, providing a ready-to-eat option that’s both convenient and nutritious. First off, the time-saving benefits … Read more
Coming up with a grocery list for healthy eating can be a challenge. It isn’t rocket science, but it does require a bit of know-how. First, you have to understand your nutritional needs. Every body is a bit different. Some folks need more protein, others more carbs, and some might be after more healthy fat. … Read more
Meal prepping is a game-changer when it comes to staying on track with healthy eating. It keeps you organized, saves you time, and ensures you always have nutritious food ready to go. Here’s how to set yourself up for success. First off, meal prepping makes healthy eating so much easier. Instead of scrambling to put … 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
On a whim, for my supper tonight, I took a can of black-eyed peas and a half-can of black olives, with some dill salad dressing, and mixed them together. They were absolutely delicious! So I looked online to see if my idea was new. Apparently not! Black-eyed peas and black olives can pair well together, … 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
Having just finished a bowl of lentils…I thought looking into the health value of lentils might be something worth looking into! Lentils are a small but mighty legume that has been a staple in diets around the world for thousands of years. Revered for their nutritional benefits, lentils are more than just a versatile … Read more
Is there “healthy” food that might actually not be healthy? It seems that could be the case. Six “Healthy” Foods That Might Not Be All That According to an article by Dr. Emma Beckett in the BBC Science Focus magazine, not everything that seems healthy at first glance is always healthy upon deeper examination! … Read more