To make things slightly less confusing, it is important to briefly explain the difference between prebiotics vs probiotics. Probiotics are live “helpful” bacteria and yeasts that are often found in yogurt, fermented teas (kombucha), kimchi, or sauerkraut, that are beneficial to your gut. However, prebiotics are non-digestible fiber compounds that increase the production of the […]
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Enjoying Your Cheat Meal to the Last Bite
Committing to a meal plan can take a lot of dedication and a lot of work. It also involves resisting temptation! When you wrap up a full week of staying committed and on track, you absolutely deserve to treat yourself. Being able to add in a cheat meal not only makes your life more enjoyable, […]
Easy Homemade Snacks For the Next Beach Day
Baked Chickpea Snacks This crunchy snack can be a “go to” snack for anyone, especially when trying to keep the waistline trim all summer. Chickpeas are great for an all day beach day because they contain slow digesting carbohydrates that are ideal for maintaining your energy. In addition, they increase your satiety, which is perfect […]
What Happens When You Skip Meals
As much as we would all like to deny, most of us are guilty of skipping a few meals or snacks here and there. Whether it’s because we suddenly got busy, forgot to prepare, or simply weren’t hungry, skipping mealtime can be common. However, making this a habit can lead to dangerous outcomes with weight […]
No Time to Cook? Keep These Foods Handy
It is fair to say that the majority of us have been stuck with finding something to eat when there is simply not enough time to cook. Whether it was because you didn’t meal prep or because a work schedule became busier than usual, we have all been there. However, being able to keep certain […]