Health Hacks
Health Hack: Substituting Applesauce for Oil
An apple a day might not be enough to keep the doctor away, but eating them regularly has some health benefits. And by replacing oil with applesauce, you lower the calories and fat content of your food. Surprisingly, applesauce can take the place of oil in many baked good recipes. You may also want to try…
Read More14 herbs and vegetables that are more nutrient-dense than kale!
I’ve never been a big kale fan, but with the big kale “hype” I tried to be. I mean, I really tried. I tried to roast it, sauté it, and bake it. I tried to juice it and blend it into my smoothies. I even kale chips. ? Then a few days ago, I was…
Read More(Truly) Easy DIY Gripe Water – All Natural Homemade Recipe to Relieve Colic, Gas, Infant Reflux, and more!
Not only is gripe water super easy to make, but it will also save you a lot of money! Ginger helps soothe upset tummies and has a calming effect on digestion. Ginger contains natural laxative properties that help to promote bowel movement making it an effective natural remedy for constipation. Homemade Gripe Water Cut about an inch piece…
Read MoreLose Weight with these Beautiful Beans
Beans are a wonderful way to add high-quality, plant-based protein to your diet. They are commonly high in iron, B vitamins, and fiber. They also have great flavor and compliment any dish. Beans contain resistant starch, which received its name because it resists the enzymes that normally would break down starches during digestion resulting in a…
Read MoreRice Trick: Half the calories as regularly cooked rice!
One cup of cooked rice contains around 240 (starchy!) calories that can be quickly converted into fat if they’re not burnt off. Thankfully, researchers in Sri Lanka discovered that if you add a teaspoon of oil when cooking rice, it actually decreases the calories by as much as 60 percent. This percent will vary depending on the rice. High…
Read More5 tips to prevent food cravings from sabotaging your diet!
Just walk through a grocery store, and you will see rows of unhealthy choices that are processed and lead us to crave more which can quickly turn into an addiction. Experts believe that the level of food addiction in the United States may be an epidemic. “Overeating and obesity kill at least 300,000 Americans every…
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