One of the most popular – if not THE most popular – New Year’s Resolutions all over the globe is to lose weight. Indeed, most gyms are packed with a flood of newcomers throughout the first few weeks of January. And while year after year those numbers gradually dwindle, there are definitely a few things…

When I was in my early 20s, there was a period of a few months where I was experiencing pretty severe back pain. After several trips to the doctor, I was left with no explanation for why it was occuring. Then one day a friend of mine who works as a personal trainer recommended bone…

Buying a spiralizer is easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Being able to slice my favorite vegetables into tasty veggie noodles has expanded my healthy meal making options in a big way. You can use veggies like zucchini, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash to make fantastic low carb noodle alternatives. Today I’ll…

When it comes to enjoying a hot bowl of soup, people generally have two options. Option one is they can roll the dice and try out a canned soup from the grocery store. The downside to buying canned soup is that more than a few brands out there aren’t exactly known for their nutritional value….

Cholesterol is kind of a funny thing. While our bodies need (and even produce) a certain amount of it to help with building healthy cells, too much of it can be a bad thing because it may increase your risk of heart disease. And considering that heart disease and related complications are the leading cause…

Whenever the summer months are about to roll around, I begin my annual effort to get beach body ready. Every year it’s the same process thanks to the fact I’m definitely guilty of enjoying a bit too much comfort food over the colder winter months. Thankfully, I do my best to prepare healthy meals about…

I don’t think there’s any food out there that’s better for the soul than a hot bowl of soup. You know what I’m talking about. That feeling you get as soon as you sit down and try that first spoonful – it’s glorious. On that note, I’ve been on a huge butternut squash soup kick…