Oxidative stress through an unbalanced diet, food additives, environmental contaminants, and pollution creates a daily formation of free radicals in the human body. Free radicals are highly reactive, unstable oxygen molecules that try to steal electrons from other molecules, which can cause damage to the cells’ DNA. In order to neutralize or combat free radical […]
Interested in trying a vegan diet, check out my list of Top Ten Vegan Food Sources! A vegan diet can be a healthy and nutritionally sufficient diet, however it is important for vegans to plan their diet in order to make sure they consume enough plant-based food sources of protein, B-12, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc. 10 Vegan Food Sources (in no […]
Healthy Snacks are all the rage with companies like Nature Box, Graze, and Conscious Box all trying to get in on the healthy snacking craze! Curious how you can beat the afternoon slump? Here are my Top 30 Go-To Healthy Snack Ideas for Optimal Health! 1. Hard boiled egg with pepper, salt, celery and small piece […]
Are You Dreaming of Carbs? Low carbohydrate diets may work temporarily, leading to some reduction in body weight, but low-carb diets are not sustainable! Carbohydrates contain dietary fiber and sugar in the form of glucose, which is a vital source of fuel for muscles during exercise, and the preferred fuel source for the brain and […]