by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 18, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
July equals summer and summer equals a colorful harvest of warm-weather produce. Zucchinis are now in season, and we’re loving it! If the overabundance of zucchini produced by your garden may cause you to lose interest in this vegetable like fruit (yes technically...
by Melanie Rathbun | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
Often overlooked, the rutabaga is a root vegetable that can be mistaken for a turnip. Purple and white turnips are usually two or three inches in diameter, but a rutabaga with its brownish white color is twice that size. Have you tried this wonderful vegetable? If...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jan 27, 2021 | Blog, Breakfast, Dinner, Keto, Lifestyle, Mains, Nutrition
There’s no shame in breakfast for dinner, I mean why not? Taking some stress off of dinner can make the evening go smoothly, and you don’t need to sacrifice on nutrition. For many, being faced with what the inevitable daily question of “what’s for dinner?” can often...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jan 15, 2021 | Blog, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Oh, the words “blood sugar” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain...
by Melanie Rathbun | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog, In the Kitchen, Lifestyle, Nutrition
A big part of feeling successful in your healthy eating regime is planning and preparing your meals ahead of time — so you’re not tempted to just stop at the fast food drive-thru on your way home from work! So, why not bring back the tradition of good ‘ol home...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jul 18, 2020 | Blog, Nutrition
Pick A Protein Powder (35-30 grams) Try whey protein, collagen, hemp protein, cooked lentils, or spirulina. Pick A Liquid (4-6 ounces) Try almond milk, coconut milk, or water. Pick A Veggie (1-2 handfuls) Try baby spinach, kale, fresh sprouts, spirulina,...