Nutritional Yeast: The Basics

Nutritional yeast is a non-active yeast commonly found on molasses and then drained and crushed into flakes or powder. It is known for having a cheesy taste and is high in health benefits. It is mostly used in vegan dishes as a cheese substitute. It has just 20 calories per tablespoon and packed with protein.

Monthly Favorites Feb 2016

Monthly Favorites: February Edition

Terra Real Vegetable Chips Warning: These chips are so addicting, but also so good for you as they are made from real whole veggies. My favorite flavors of the Terra chips are the Mediterranean and sweet potato flavors, however they have so many different kinds of vegetable chips. They are also not covered in salt

Monthly Favorites Jan 2016

Monthly Favorites: January Edition

Ancient Harvest Ancient Grains Organic Hot Cereal; Traditional I was looking for some new oatmeal to try and happened to see this giant box at my local store. It is so delicious and perfect for a quick hot meal on a cold day. They have a variety of flavors, however I just went for the

Ingredients & Foods to Always Have in Your House

Rice and/or quinoa: Good base to any meal and is quick and easy to make. They are also good for adding fiber, iron, and other dietary benefits. Agave nectar and/or dates: They are a quick and easy way to add sweetness to any recipe. Coconut oil: Can be used as a healthy replacer for olive

Quick Tips to Making The Best of 2016 Resolutions

If you want to make sure you will be able to make your new years resolutions stick, there are a few things that you should make sure you do. Make simple goals Far too many people make difficult resolutions that they can’t reach and begin to get frustrated to the point where they stop reaching

Dealing With Stress & Anxiety

We all know that life brings many obstacles that can lead to long, hard days that bring on lots of stress. Stress can be very hard to deal with and can be problematic on both your body and your mind. A little stress is one thing, but the more stress you have can cause more life threatening effects. It is important to realize when you are feeling stress and deal with it to prevent these future problems to arise. I know this can be extremely difficult sometimes, especially since I am a highly anxious person as it is.