In a study of 7,675 Australians, higher total fruit consumption was associated with better measures of glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity; furthermore, a moderate to high total fruit consumption was associated with lower odds of diabetes after 5 years of follow-up. A healthy diet that includes the consumption of popular …
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Chocolate Helps Keep Heart’s Blood Vessels Healthy, Review Suggests A new systematic review and meta-analysis of previous studies suggests that the consumption of chocolates at least once a week is associated with a reduction in the risk of coronary artery disease. Krittanawong et al found that chocolate consumption (1 time …
Read More »Healthy Funfetti Cupcakes (To Celebrate My 6th Blogiversary!)
Oh yeah, they are finally here. Healthy Funfetti Cupcakes! Super fluffy, light, and sweet little handheld cakes that are studded with colorful rainbow confetti. One look and these cupcakes will brighten up your day. One bite and these cupcakes will brighten up your entire week. How do I know so? Because I’ve …
Read More »11 Healthy PB2 Recipes for Peanut Butter Lovers
With up to 85 percent less fat and 50 percent fewer calories than regular peanut butter, powdered peanut butter has become the hot new item among health-conscious cooks. Two tablespoons of PB2 powder contains just 1.5 grams of fat — yes, really! How can something so magically delicious be so low …
Read More »6 Healthy Meal Plan Services to Simplify Your Life
Despite a Pinterest board full of healthy meal ideas, every time 6 p.m. rolls around, you find yourself scrambling to fill your plate. Maybe you’ve tried those fancy meal delivery services, but preparing all that food before it goes to waste can easily cue panic-mode. And wasn’t cooking supposed to …
Read More »The Healthy Cook’s Guide to Every Type of Rice
Once upon a time you may have wandered down the grocery aisle and picked up a bag of rice without a second thought. But lately the sheer variety of types can be overwhelming. And we’re not just talking brown versus white. Your average store might offer black, brown, red, white …
Read More »Stay Healthy On Your Vacation With These Smart Tips
With spring upon us and summer around the corner, many Canadians will be taking time off for some rest and relaxation. However, for those who are fitness junkies, holidays can throw one’s groove off. Between the lounging around and food indulgences, it can be tough to maintain your health and …
Read More »Healthy Funfetti Cupcakes (To Celebrate My 6th Blogiversary! Plus a Giveaway)
Oh yeah, they are finally here. Healthy Funfetti Cupcakes! Super fluffy, light, and sweet little handheld cakes that are studded with colorful rainbow confetti. One look and these cupcakes will brighten up your day. One bite and these cupcakes will brighten up your entire week. How do I know so? Because I’ve …
Read More »The 10 Worst Fast Food Sandwiches (Plus Healthy Swaps)
Bread. Meat. Cheese. How bad can that little sub be for your diet? It’s “fresh,” right? Sometimes, sandwiches are better than deep-fried fast food. But the calorie, fat and sodium counts can reach scary-high levels scary-fast, says Sara Haas, RDN, LDN, a culinary dietitian in Chicago. “The nutritional numbers can …
Read More »Healthy Protein Krispy Treats
These super simple Healthy Protein Krispy Treats require only 4 ingredients to make! They’re sweet, chewy, crunchy, and delicious, it’s hard to believe they’re all natural, low fat, refined sugar free, and gluten free! These put the storebought packaged krispy treats to SHAME. You don’t need the fructose and corn syrup, …
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