Food
Posts about food, recipes, food-based holidays, and more. There may also be posts about nutrition and weight loss. Anything to do with food!
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Four Foods to Swap to Improve Heart Health
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Focusing on improving your heart health or maintaining it is key to a long and happy life. However, while weight loss is important, it shouldn’t be your only focus. In fact, maintaining your heart health instead can make weight loss easier as you put less stress on yourself to hit a certain number on the scale. Heart health is even more important to focus on today as…
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Six Dessert Alternatives to Try
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Did you know that roughly sixty percent of the American population consume dessert after a meal at least once every week? Of those sixty percent of Americans, nearly forty percent indulge in cookies, ice cream, or gelato. While desserts are fun to enjoy, they should be kept to a minimum and better swapped for healthier alternatives. Eating too much junk puts you at risk for heart disease…
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Seven Healthy Alternatives to Bread
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Most bread is high in calories and carbs and low in nutritional value, promoting an unhealthy diet and extra weight. It also contains gluten that many as twenty million Americans are sensitive to. Gluten intolerance can cause inflammation, brain fog, and digestive problems that make it hard to maintain a healthy diet or lifestyle. Fortunately, many alternatives to bread are still just as delicious yet full of…
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Low-Calorie Condiments
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Condiments such as spices provide the body with antioxidants that protect cells throughout your body. However, most condiments are rich in salt, fat, and sugar that can add weight or destroy your healthy diet quickly without realizing it. Even a few tablespoons of some of these most favorite condiments in America turn a healthy meal into an unhealthy one instantly. Here are five low-calorie condiments to switch…
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Five Alternatives to Cow Milk
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. While cow’s milk may have some beneficial vitamins, including calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, it doesn’t mean it’s not potentially unhealthy. In fact, research shows that women who drink two or more glasses of whole milk a day have a one-third to 50 percent increased risk of developing heart disease compared to those who consume skim milk. Men who consume two to three servings daily can also increase…
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Five Healthy Snack Swaps
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. This month, my posts will look at healthy food swaps. It is said that snacks make up about ten percent of the American diet and, for some, even more. The International (IFIC) Food Information Council, in a 2020 survey, found that forty percent of the participants used snacks to replace meals, and twenty-five percent stated they consume two or more snacks throughout their day. Unfortunately, many of…
