healthy

Most parents understand the struggle to convince their kids to eat healthy. With fast food and sugary treats around, it’s a tall order to make broccoli more enticing. According to coach.nine.com.au, “most parents understand that they should provide healthy food for their children, but the reality of work schedules, children’s activities and different food preferences can make meal preparation […]

Vegan is a word that’s been thrown around a lot more in the past few years. Even while a myriad of individuals have shaken up their diets in the name of veganism, it’s still largely misunderstood. So, this begs the question, “What’s it all about?” What is a vegan? According to PETA, a vegan is someone who “does […]

We’ve all heard the words ‘vegan,’ ‘whole foods,’ ‘organic’ and ‘locally/naturally grown’  thrown around a lot lately. Not only that, we have also seen a significant shift in the grocery landscape with many people preferring to buy foods that are naturally or organically grown more so over processed foods. But why exactly is this so popular nowadays? […]

Ever had that moment of panic when guests show up unexpected and you don’t have anything prepared to feed them? Whether its the in-laws or a surprise from an out-of-town friend, not having something tasty to feed your guests is a downer. One way to prevent this is by having a kitchen pantry stocked full of versatile ingredients […]

Looking for a quick fix to your fast food cravings? Look no further! We’ve put together a collection of fast foods to get your taste buds hopping. The difference between our snacks and the typical drive-thru fast food menus? No grease, no gain, no guilt. Each meal takes less than 35 minutes to make and […]

What do you think of when you think vegan? Hippies with salads? Animal rights protests? Naysaying all the best restaurants? All common misconceptions. Like many things falling outside the general zeitgeist, veganism is a smidge different than it’s perceived. Though animal rights remains the main motivator for choosing, and maintaining, a vegan lifestyle, that’s not the end of […]

Who says salads need to be just lettuce and greens? When it comes to a fresh summer salad, the possibilities are endless. Seafood, quinoa, beans, a variety of vegetables. A summer salad is perfect for a picnic or traveling of any kind. Here we’ve rounded up a group of perfect summer salads for you to prepare and […]

A majority of the time, people confuse healthy foods with being high in nutrition. However, there is a difference between a food being healthy and a food being nutritious. Sure, a food can be both at once, but that’s not always the case. Google defines nutritious as nourishing and efficient as food.  It defines healthy as promoting […]

Summer is the perfect time for vacations and road trips but there’s so much planning to do, including what to eat. It seems like the only options for kids’ snacks on the road are greasy potato chips or sugary sweets. This can make it difficult and stressful for a parent trying to keep your kids healthy while […]

Summer’s here, and you know what that means: party after party after party. It’s time to entertain your friends and family with delicious summer treats. But how many times can you serve the usual burger or hot dog before everyone’s had enough? Ditch the usual summer snacks and start serving up something your guests will be […]