Pantry Essentials
Guides on pantry staples and smart food stocking.
Where To Start
Whole Grains on Hand: Stock up on versatile whole grains like quinoa, farro, and oats that can be used in multiple meals.
Healthy Oils: Keep a selection of healthy fats like olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil for cooking and salad dressings.
Nutrient-Dense Snacks: Keep your pantry stocked with healthy snacks like raw nuts, seeds, and dried fruits for quick energy.
Remove Ultra Processed Sugars & Ingredients: Look for alternative and nature made whole food ingredient products. If you can’t pronounce the ingredients-put it back!
Spice it Up: Stock spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin that add flavor and provide anti-inflammatory benefits to your meals.
The Salty Truth
Not all salt is created equal! Upgrade your seasoning game with the right type—because why settle for processed, bleached table salt when you could be sprinkling mineral-rich magic on your food? Choose wisely, and your taste buds (and body) will thank you.
Food Labels: The Breakdown
Not all food is created equal—especially when it’s packed with harmful ingredients! Learn what’s lurking on food labels and make healthier choices for your family. Discover the dangers of refined sugars, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, and more in our latest blog post!
Herb Salts That Take Your Dishes To The Next Level
Despite its bad rap, salt helps with fluid balance, muscle contraction, nerve function, and more. But instead of over-salting your food, try making Herbed Salts. They add fantastic flavor and help you use up fresh herbs before they spoil.
EWG’s 2024 Clean 15
Budgeting at home with your groceries? If you aren’t shopping at the Farmer’s Market, buying Organic can make your grocery bill skyrocket. Stick to the Clean 15 list for a budget-friendly grocery haul.
Snack Smart, Snack Happy: A Health Coaches Playful Picks
Alright, snack enthusiasts, let's talk about those munchies that make life convenient but come with a side of guilt…
The Dirty Dozen
Budgeting at home with your groceries? If you aren’t shopping at the Farmer’s Market, buying Organic can make your grocery bill skyrocket. Stick to the Dirty Dozen list for a budget-friendly grocery haul.
The Nutrition Kitchen
What makes a kitchen the “Heart of the Home”? Is it the people? The Chef? The conversations? While those are amazing perks, it is my belief that this particular phrase encompasses matters of all things FOOD in the kitchen! Food affects all our senses, which in turn affects our heart…and many other parts of our body. So how do we keep THE HEART tip top shape and functional…let’s break it down shall we!
