Monthly Archives: January 2019

Dieting? Here are 5 Supplements You Might Need

Eating healthier is a goal for many in the new year. But any restriction of food can lead to nutritional gaps – no matter how carefully you plan your diet. Here are five supplements to consider while dieting.

The Real Reason Why You Should Take Prenatal Vitamins

Yes, your doctor said so. But your doctor has real, logical reasons why you should take prenatal vitamins. And because you may have missed some of what they said, here’s a thorough explanation.

Organic Turmeric & Sea Salt Popcorn

A tasty whole-grain and high-fiber snack, popcorn is delicious (and nutritious) by itself. But if you really want to boost the benefits, dust on this blend of turmeric, nutritional yeast and sea salt.

3 Things You Need to Know Before Quitting Sugar

Did you know that the average American consumes between 150 and 170 pounds of refined sugar in a year? If you’re one of many trying to cut the white stuff from your life, here are a few things you need to know first.

Vegan Zucchini Lasagna with Pesto, Spinach & Cashew Cheese

For a comforting version of lasagna that won’t weigh you down, try this vegan zucchini lasagna. In place of classic ingredients, it uses vegetables, cashew “cream” and pesto.

Pesto-Stuffed Chicken

Forget pasta and pizza. This baked pesto-stuffed chicken is a lighter, low-carb way to enjoy the garden-fresh green sauce. Make this for dinner tonight, tomorrow and anytime you need a satisfying meal.

Kyra Williams

Kyra Williams hasn’t always been fit. She used to be quite the opposite, in fact. During her college years, she lived on pizza and beer and packed on an unhealthy amount of pounds, due to total inactivity. One day, something clicked, and Kyra knew it was time to lose the weight. Since that time, she’s fallen so in love with fitness that she’s made it her life’s work to help others to make the changes they need to become fit, active and healthy.

Kyra is a self-employed, NASM-certified online personal trainer and nutrition expert, Crossfit Level One Trainer, USA Weightlifting and USA Powerlifting Coach, and she’s helped women all over the world through her online training services and training programs. For more info or to connect with Kyra, visit kyrawilliamsfitness.com.

Mental Health Check-in: When Moods Are Normal, and When It’s Time to Seek Professional Help

Changes in mood can be healthy. At the same time, the rise of mental illness diagnoses leads many to wonder if what they’re experiencing is “normal.” Here’s a primer on what’s “ordinary” and when you should reach out for help.

How to Safely Increase Fish in Your Diet

If you’re looking to improve your health in 2019, you might want to consider cooking up some salmon. Eating fish is known to offer many benefits. Find out what they are, and how you can safely add more to your diet.

5 Unexpected Benefits of a Keto Diet

Friends, family, coworkers, even celebrities – it seems everyone is following, or at least talking about, the keto diet. Its biggest known benefit is weight loss. Other than that, are there reasons to jump on this popular diet plan?

Gluten-Free Keto Waffles

Are you tired of your diet getting the best of your breakfast? Put the spark back in your morning meal with these gluten-free and keto-friendly waffles – they’re light, fluffy and can be adorned with all your favorite toppings.

Say Sayonara to Single-Use Plastics & Try These Eco Alternatives Instead

Just one cup. Just one lid. Just one straw. Just one napkin. That’s four pieces of trash (and it’s only from your 7 a.m. coffee). If you’re motivated to halt your plastic habit and ditch single-use items for good, read on.

3 Eco Beauty Tips for the New Year

Ditching chemical-based skincare products is a no-brainer. But when it comes to replacing them, where do you start? Here’s how to establish a healthier beauty routine from an eco-beauty expert.