Easy Ways for Healthier Grocery Shopping

Easy Ways for Healthier Grocery Shopping

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I have a confession to make… trying to find a balance between frugality and healthy, especially when it comes to groceries, has not been easy. I enjoy the convenience of canned foods but I’ve also become more mindful about reading labels. I have to be mindful about labels because of my migraines. And I can definitely feel the difference when I have foods that are packed with preservatives and artificial flavors. But, I also don’t have an unlimited grocery budget to be able to afford the healthy food that I would love to have in my daily diet. So how do I grocery shop for health while still staying in my budget? Here are a few easy ways for healthier grocery shopping that we’ve started…

5 Ways to Cut 100 (or More) Calories Per Day

5 Ways to Cut 100 (or More) Calories Per Day

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When many of us are looking for ways to lose weight, we often start with cutting calories. Here are 5 ways to cut 100 or more calories per day. Just keep in mind, depending on your weight loss goals (and your overall fitness and wellness goals), your calorie intake will vary. Sometimes you may need more calories per day and sometimes you will need less. Be sure to check out my health and wellness tips for moms for more advice. How do calories affect your weight? When dieting there are several things to keep in mind, from how often you’re eating down to the distribution of macronutrients in your food. The bottom line is that when you’re trying to lose weight it all comes down…

Is Chocolate the New Superfood?

Is Chocolate the New Superfood?

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We always hear about how junk food is bad for you- and for the most part, we know why. After all, the name “junk” is right there front and center so there’s no way that anything labeled as junk food could possibly be good for you, right? Well, for the most part yes, I think that is true. And in my own personal quest for a healthier lifestyle, cutting down on junk food has been one of the biggest lifestyle changes that I’ve made. Has it been challenging? Sometimes yes. Especially when I need a quick snack. However, during my numerous Google searches (and sometimes late at night when the last thing I should be doing is snacking), I’ve come across a few articles on…

Top Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Top Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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Did you know that the average American will gain seven pounds during the holiday season? Sometimes it may feel like more, especially when we’re going to party after party or family event after family event. And let’s not discount all of those yummy goodies that we make for family members and loved ones. Or the occasional treats we have when we’re out shopping or admiring festive holiday displays. Yes, this time of the year can be dangerous for dieters or for those of us who are trying to be mindful of our weight. But how can we avoid that weight gain or at least keep it to a minimum? Here are my top tips to avoid holiday weight gain. The time from Thanksgiving to New…

Superfoods to Help Fight Colds and the Flu

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The time for colds and the flu is swiftly approaching. Normally, after allergy season is fully over, I know it’s time for cold and flu season. And while I’m grateful that I don’t have to deal with allergies until things start blooming again, sometimes I’d rather deal with my allergies than get a cold or the flu. But why is that? Well, for one, I hate being sick. It drags down my day, offsets my mood, and just isn’t fun to deal with. Because of that, I start taking whatever precautions I can to help stave off illness. Frequent hand washing, carrying hand sanitizer, and changing my diet. I was doing a little research and I’ve come across 8 superfoods to help fight colds and…