Does Friday roll around and it is pizza time? Or do you eat leftover pizza for breakfast? Why do we love pizza so much? Pizza has always been a staple food for many people, but the question of whether it's healthy or not still persists. On the one hand, pizza can be high in calories,... Continue Reading →
Got a sweet tooth?
So I have a wicked sweet tooth especially when it comes to eating chocolate. I figured now is a good time to talk about it since it is almost Valentine's day! Here are some reasons why you should indulge in a piece of chocolate every now and then. Chocolate is good for your heart. Dark... Continue Reading →
Do you like eating protein?
I don't know about you, but eating protein is a chore for me. I really struggle and no matter all the meal plans that I try, I know that it's not something that I enjoy. As a health enthusiast, you probably already know the importance of getting enough protein in your diet. Protein is essential... Continue Reading →
The rise of Mushrooms in the supplement industry
If you go into Whole foods or even Target, you'll likely see some sort of mushroom product in the supplement section. Why the rise of mushroom supplements all of a sudden? Mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their healing properties--from immune health to hair and skin health--I really like the OM... Continue Reading →
Palatants: what attracts your dog or cat to their food?
As pet owners, we all know the struggle of trying to get our furry friends to eat their food. Whether they're picky eaters or just don't seem interested in their meals, getting them to eat can be a frustrating task. Before I worked in the pet food industry, I had no clue what attracted my... Continue Reading →
Eating When Hungry
Considering it's the new year and people are returning to the gym and making resolutions, one thing we forget when we start a health and fitness journey is to focus on eating not only healthy items but when to eat. For most the struggle is to eat healthier but for me, the struggle is to... Continue Reading →
Avoiding Overeating during the holidays
Holiday time means a lot of food is about to be consumed. No matter if you celebrate the holidays or not, there is an abundance of seasonal food available that is too good to pass up. So what do you do? Pass or eat? My strategy is to eat in moderation the sweet treats and... Continue Reading →
Traveling and eating
One of the hardest thing to do when traveling is...Well, you could end that sentence with many words but for me, it is eating healthy while on the road. Yeah, at the airport there are options like Farmer's Fridge but what about after work dinners or vacation meals? What can you do about it? For... Continue Reading →
Magnesium in food
One of the many supplements that I've taken on and off has been magnesium. Lately, I've seen more and more info in the news about it but what they fail to mention is where you can get it in food. As a child, my mom always tried to get me to eat my almonds either... Continue Reading →
It’s the season for…
Typically, when you hear the words, It’s the season for..you think of Christmas, thanksgiving, or some delicious treat, right? For me, the words ring true every year when It’s the season for mangoes and lychees. Two of my favorite fruits as seen from the pic on this post.Yes, I know both fruits are high in... Continue Reading →