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Experiment with Nut Milk
Would you like to taste something new? Nut milk may be just what you're looking for.
10 Simple Ways to Increase Fiber in Your Diet
Small changes to your daily diet can result in big gains in your fiber consumption.
Know Your Hunger Cues
Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between true hunger and appetite.
5 Easy Ways to Get More Whole Grains
Whole grains make everyday dishes more inspiring and can work wholesome magic on your body.
Stocking a Natural Kitchen
Take a step toward bringing health and wellness into the very center of your home.
Breakfast Ideas to Jump-Start Your Day
Make this important meal a daily habit with these helpful tips.
Antioxidants: The Natural Defenders
Improve your immune system and help prevent disease to live a longer, healthier life.
Super Healthy Snacking for Kids
Do your kids love to snack? Great! Shape up your child’s snacking habits with these helpful tips.
Tips for Getting More Fiber
Want to get more fiber in your diet? Here are a few easy ways to increase your intake.
Go Ahead, Try Organic!
Organic food labels are popping up on shelves everywhere. Learn what they mean.
Tips for Identifying Hunger Cues
Ask yourself these questions to decide whether you’re hungry.
39 Challenges
Eat whatever you want
Tomorrow is Eat What You Want Day. Sounds liberating, doesn’t it? However, a person who listens to their hunger cues, balances calories in vs. calories out, eats healthy foods, and exercises...
Cut back on salt
Diets high in sodium are associated with high blood pressure. One way to reduce your salt intake is to substitute fresh foods for processed ones. Today, challenge yourself to eat less salt. Here are...
Learn to decipher food labels
Organic, all natural, cage-free, Fair Trade...what does it all mean? Today, educate yourself about food labels.
Find a good salad recipe
Caesar or Waldorf? Beet or tabbouleh? It’s a toss-up. In the next 24 hours, add to your culinary repertoire by finding a salad recipe you’d like to try out. _(Watch out for the salad dressing...
Bring balance to your digestive tract
Most people know that fiber is important for healthy digestion. But did you know that digestive harmony is also supported by beneficial bacteria? Probiotics help break down foods and maintain...
Know what to eat
March is National Nutrition Month®. Sponsored by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) every year, this campaign’s goal is to focus attention on the importance of developing healthy eating habits...
Write a grocery list
What you buy at the grocery store really determines what you eat until your next shopping trip...and what you snack on. That’s why it’s very important to plan your meals for the week and write out a...
Eat a little, then wait
Did you know that it takes 20 minutes for your belly to tell your brain it’s full? That’s why it’s so important to pace yourself during meals, chew slowly, and savor every bite. Today, challenge...
Make a snack menu
There are so many nutritious and delicious combinations of snack foods. Oftentimes, though, when we’re hungry and on-the-go we grab the first thing available, which is not always the healthiest...
Eat 5 today
Most of us know that it’s a healthy habit to eat 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies every day, but many of us fall short of this goal. Why? Well, for starters, what’s a ‘serving’ anyway? First of...
Color your diet healthful
Fruits and veggies are actually colored by their various nutrients and phytochemicals. As a result, the more colors you eat at each meal, the more nutritious it is. Today, challenge yourself to...
Swap sweets for seasonal fruit
When we think of sweet treats, we often imagine decadent and sugary desserts. But there are lots of delicious options that are healthy for you too. Today, when you’re craving something sweet...
Measure out snacks for the week
It’s easy to lose track of how much you’re eating when you snack. Grabbing from a bag of nuts or box of crackers, you usually have no idea how much you’ve eaten. A great technique for avoiding this...
Know your portions
When we’re hungry, our eyes are often bigger than our bellies and we tend to overeat. That’s why it’s so important to know what healthy-sized portions are for our favorite foods...and to savor those...
Get more fiber
Most of us don't have a clue about how much fiber we eat every day. Considering that high-fiber diets have been shown to help lower cholesterol, slow digestion (which keeps your stomach feeling full...
Prepare fruits and veggies for the week
Sometimes, people don't eat enough fruits and vegetables because they don’t want to take the time to prepare them. Today, make an effort to avoid this pitfall by cutting up your favorite fruits...
Eat for winter
We love eating foods that are at the peak of their flavor and nutrients. After all, when fresh whole food is naturally delicious it entices you to eat it more often. When is food in its optimal...
Be the last in line
During the holidays, overflowing buffet tables piled high with goodies make it difficult to watch calories. That’s why it’s important to make a plan for visiting them. One way to enjoy buffets is...
Follow the 90-10 rule
During the holidays it’s fun to celebrate, attend parties, visit loved ones…and sample lots of delicious foods. And even though food is just a small part of what the holidays are all about, you might...
Go vegan for a day
Ever wonder what it’d be like to be a vegan? Do you think living without meat or animal products would be impossible? Today, challenge yourself by putting your ideas to the test. Try a vegan diet...
Identify your eating traps
In addition to hunger, there are lots of reasons we eat. Sometimes we eat for pleasure, for comfort, out of habit, and to alleviate boredom. It’s easy to eat without thinking about it. This week...
Try a meat substitute
High in protein, low in fat and chock full of vitamins, meat substitutes are popular on the plates of vegetarians and vegans. Recently, however, chefs have been adding them to the menus of some fancy...
Eat locally
There are so many benefits to eating locally that listing them all here would simply take too long. Here are a few great reasons: 1) With less transit time, locally grown produce is fresher (which...
Upgrade a piece of cooking equipment
Although initially great for keeping money in your pocket, sometimes cheap cooking equipment can cost you more in the long run. You either have to replace it frequently, or you are frustrated with...
Eat something bitter
Did you know that eating or drinking something bitter helps your body digest better? Apparently, bitterness causes you to salivate, and the enzymes in saliva help your body deal with whatever is in...
Eat for autumn
There’s something comforting and instinctive about eating seasonal foods. Just think about how good it feels to eat a thick, rich stew filled with potatoes and carrots on a cold rainy night or a...
Find a "backup" dinner
Today, make an effort to find a recipe for a very easy meal. Then, write the ingredients on a little piece of paper and stash the paper in your purse or wallet. This way, the next time you feel rushed...
Plan a week's worth of dinners
Incorporating natural foods into your daily meals takes some effort and thought. That's why it's a great idea to plan ahead. When you know what you're eating every night, you can have grocery lists...
Start the day off right
Ever notice that when you eat a healthy breakfast, you tend to make healthier food choices for the rest of the day? You also tend to have a feeling of increased energy levels at work. This week...
Turn off the TV at dinnertime
Research suggests that people who watch TV during meals consume more calories than those who don't. Tonight at dinner, turn your TV off and make an effort to talk to your family. Or, simply savor...
Drink more water
Juices and sodas are sweet refreshments that add extra calories. Today, make a conscious effort to cut them out of your day by reaching for water instead.
Skip coffee
Jump-starting your day with a cup of coffee is a common habit. For the next 24 hours, try substituting green tea, black tea, or even herbal tea each time you crave a cup of joe. You might be surprised...
Taste an alternative milk
In addition to soy and coconut milk, there are lots of other alternative milks you may or may not have heard of. Believe it or not, milk can be made from almonds, oats, rice, and even potatoes. During...
Tune-in to your natural hunger cues
It's easy to eat before your body tells you it's hungry. And even when you feel hunger pangs, sometimes it's just your body telling you it's thirsty. (Did you know that when you're thirsty, your tummy...
Splurge on dessert
Many good-for-you foods are also delicious and dessert-worthy. Today, identify a healthy dessert you'll really enjoy and indulge in an after-dinner delight.
Plan an all-natural meal
A quick, convenient meal can be healthy and all-natural. In the next 24 hours, plan a meal using only all-natural ingredients.
Make a healthy snack choice
Snacks don’t have to be junky to taste great and be satisfying. In the next 24 hours, upgrade the nutrition of at least one of your snacks by choosing one that contains whole grains, protein, and...
Eat more fruits and veggies
Most people know there are numerous health benefits in a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Naturally providing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber, fruits and veggies offer a lot. But when...
Try a new grain
There are so many interesting and tasty grains to try. This week, challenge yourself to visit your local natural foods store and buy a whole grain you've never tasted before (e.g. groats, spelt...
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