3 Steps to Start Eating Clean
Are you ready to adopt healthier habits? Following a clean, well-balanced diet can help improve your overall wellbeing! Clean eating is the consumption of real foods that provide your body the most nutritional value. Although it may seem challenging to eat foods in their natural state – not processed – there are many benefits for…
4 Ways to Cook & Eat Potatoes
National surveys show potatoes are one of our favorite vegetables! According to the International Potato Center, they are the third most important food crop in the world. Potatoes are versatile, affordable and easily accessible in a number of shapes, sizes and colors. Learn more about our most loved ways to prepare and eat potatoes at…
Food Cravings: What Do They Mean?
Can’t stop thinking about the candy bar in your bag or the all-day breakfast menu at Colony Diner? It’s common to crave certain foods and the feeling can be hard to ignore. Cravings may be a sign from your body that something is out of balance. Here are a few common food cravings and the…
How You Can Benefit From Essential Vitamins
Did you know there are 13 essential vitamins? Each plays a unique role in keeping our bodies healthy and working properly. In addition to supplements, you can get these important vitamins from food! Learn how you can adapt your diet to reap the benefits of vitamins. Vitamin A Vitamin A supports the health of our…
Why Should You Eat More Fruit?
Do you enjoy the sweet, refreshing taste of fruit? Beyond it’s delicious flavor, there are many reasons to eat more fruit. With around 2,000 different types of fruit around the world, there’s a variety to choose from for your salad, smoothie or healthy snack! Here are a few ways you can benefit from eating more…
4 Tasty Ways to Eat Tomatoes
Delicious, juicy tomatoes are packed with vitamins and nutrients like potassium, Vitamin C and folate. Adding more tomatoes to your diet can help prevent cancer, support your heart health and reduce high blood pressure. Beyond their great taste, tomatoes are versatile! There are countless ways to cook tomatoes and they can also be eaten raw….
Best Foods to Fight Off Stress
If you have been experiencing stress lately, you’re not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 20 percent of US adults have an anxiety disorder. Our bodies are designed to feel and react to stress, including physical, mental and emotional reactions. Whether due to having too much responsibility on your plate or…
How to Use Different Types of Onions
Onions are one of the most consumed vegetables in the world! According to the National Onion Association, per capita onion consumption has risen over 70 percent in the last two decades. There are many different types of onions and ways to prepare them. With the option to fry, roast, grill or eat onions raw, you…
How to Make the Perfect Salad
Our bodies need plenty of fruits and vegetables to stay strong and healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 2.5 cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit per day. Salads provide both, in addition to many other vitamins and minerals we need to thrive. A tasty salad makes the perfect meal any time of…
5 Prebiotic Foods for Gut Health
If you have regular stomach issues or trouble sleeping, it’s time to focus on your gut health! According to Medical News Today, prebiotics support the body in building and maintaining a healthy colony of bacteria and microorganisms. This helps overall gut health and digestion! Include the following prebiotic foods in your daily diet to help…