Almost everyone I know loves snacking! It's actually one of my favorite pastimes, but overcoming my autoimmune disease has meant finding alternatives to my old favorites. Snacking can definitely be tricky when you're trying to follow a healthy eating style because most of the snacks we're accustomed to have tons of sugar, unhealthy fats, and processed ingredients we can't even pronounce. As someone who has had to make major food changes, I'm here to tell you that you abso

Reducing meat consumption has many health benefits, both for individuals and for the planet. Diets high in animal products have been linked to chronic diseases, cancers, and early death. Aside from the health implications, conventionally raised animals are often kept in less than desirable conditions and place a huge burden on the environment. I'm always looking for interesting substitutes and had an excellent quinoa burger at the Beauty of Sprouts vegan restaurant in Sara

Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated! I love creating different combinations to put in one dish. I choose plant-based proteins, loads of veggies, and some healthy fat. Top it with a tasty sauce and mix it all together! Boom, dinner is served! Check out this quinoa pesto bowl INGREDIENTS: 2 cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 c quinoa, prepared per package directions 1 head cauliflower, chopped 1 lb Brussels sprouts 6 small multi-colored bell peppers Olive o

I followed the L-Nutra Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) for five days and the results were amazing!    To fully appreciate this program, a little background on fasting is necessary. Fasting has been practiced in many different ways, by many different cultures, for many different reasons.  The health benefits of fasting have been elucidated through reputable, scientific research.    Fasting and calorie restriction are known to improve cardiometabolic health and increase lif