balanced living made simple with Brett Blumenthal
A way of life that ensures you feed your body with what you need to be healthy and always feel your best.
With obesity rates surging not only in North America but the UK, nearly everyone is on the lookout for an easy way to cut calories without giving up sugary foods and drinks.
Too many sweets can increase your chances of gaining weight which in turn can lead to type 2 diabetes. An acceptable sugar substitute in [...]
A long time favorite of the beloved Bugs Bunny, carrots are emblematic of fall and winter. Root vegetables are particularly in-season during cold weather, as they are protected by the earth from the colder temperatures. As you may already know, brightly colored vegetables are particularly healthy, as they tend to contain lots of wonderful nutrients [...]
“I’ll give you two peanut cracker bites for one of your Oreos…”
“Anyone want my Peach cup?…anyone?…I’ll give it away for free!…Please someone just take it so my mom doesn’t yell at me!”
We had a lunch monitor at my school that guarded the trashcan at lunch like a rhino guards a watering hole. She would make [...]
“Diet foods” have become somewhat rampant in the market. With everyone desperate to lose weight, marketers have thrived on using labels and terms to trick the consumer into thinking that their products are “oh-so-healthy”…even when they aren’t.
When using oils, most of us have been taught to use those that are healthiest…Olive Oil, Canola Oil and those that contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. This, obviously, is very important. But, the way the oil is extracted is also important to our health.
Have you ever had olive oil that was really flavorful and tasty…and [...]
Halloween means Trick-or-Treating, but it doesn’t have to be pure junk food. And it’s never too soon to instill good eating habits with your adorable kids. There are some great organic, fair-trade, vegan, and more natural alternative candy options.
Be warned! The options you want may not be at your grocery store. You can always look [...]
I’m not a big believer in counting calories. I do think that it is important to be MINDFUL of how you eat, but counting calories makes anyone trying to be healthy feel like they are on a diet. Who wants to be on a diet? No one. Mindful eating, however, allows you to enjoy the [...]
Good cholesterol, bad cholesterol, LDLs, HDLs, triglycerides…there are so many terms regarding cholesterol and heart health, it can leave a person completely confused You’ve probably heard that having high cholesterol is bad for you, but do you REALLY understand what it means and why?
Believe it or not, it is normal to have cholesterol in [...]
As we quickly come up on Halloween and Thanksgiving, images of bright orange pumpkins are hard to ignore. Their bright orange color is festive and upbeat, putting the worst of moods to rest. But, more than a nice mental health pick-me-up, pumpkins offer up a lot of great physical healthful benefits too! This season, put [...]
This shake is full of antioxidants, is high in fiber, provides a healthy dose of Omega-3s and has a good amount of protein. But don’t you worry…it is absolutely delicious too! Needless to say, it is a great way to start your day! It is also a tasty and nutritious mid-afternoon snack.
