As we adapt to our new “normal” for the next month or so, it’s important to continue with healthy habits to properly fuel our bodies. During this time of social distancing, we want to make sure we’re maintaining long lasting energy and strengthened immune systems. Create Schedule/Structure It is important to create some kind of…
New Year, New You! The New Year is often an inspiring time to create a ‘better’ or ‘healthier’ version of yourself. It is an opportunity to embark on the next 12 months with a clean slate and some New Year’s resolutions. The only problem is that it can be hard to stick with these resolutions,…
Added sugars are present in many of the foods and drinks that we have daily, but they especially high in our beverages. The term refers to the additional sugar placed in food items to add sweetness or to preserve it. It spikes daily sugar intake and alters the way that naturally sweet foods taste. When…
There are numerous reasons for someone to try a milk alternative. Maybe they’re lactose intolerant and want to enjoy milk without the painful side effects of an upset stomach. Or maybe they want to try out a plant beverage for the seemingly endless amount of health benefits that they have. Milk alternatives contain many of…
Many of the snacks that kids enjoy eating have loads of sodium and added sugar in them. When these snacks become a regular part of their diets, serious health problems can develop later in life. High amounts of salt can lead to elevated blood pressure, heart disease, weakened bones, and kidney disease. Excessive sugar can…
Are you properly feeding your brain? Often people just associate food as something that influences our health – heart, brain, skin, eyes, immune system, digestive system. Although food does directly impact these aspects, food also has a great effect over our overall wellness. Food and nutrition go hand-in-hand when it comes to things like mood,…
Do you get stuck trying to decode these labels at the grocery store? The easiest way to know the contents of the food you are eating is to look at the nutrition label. In May 2016, the FDA released new regulations for nutrition labels in an attempt to make it easier for consumers to make…
Oprah says it all. Who doesn’t love bread? Bread is a staple in most diets and featured in almost all cuisines. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner bread is usually included in the meal. Even though bread is one of the most popular food items everywhere, there are still multiple questions when it comes to…
AKA The Best Day Ever Who doesn’t love avocados? These small fruits seem to be all the craze recently. They can be seen on toast, in salads, in smoothies, ice cream and even on clothing and as art. However you chose to celebrate avocados today, make sure you pay these nutrient dense fruits the respect…
Get Yourself a Plate, It’s Lasagna Day! We love celebrating National Holidays at Key Nutrition, and today is one of our favorites. National Lasagna Day calls for indulging with this gooey, cheesy Italian pasta dish. However, we don’t want to over indulge too much. Read below for our tips and tricks to how to make…