A healthy and balanced diet is required to give your body the vitamins and nutrients it needs to stay in good health. Use this guide to ensure that you are giving your body what it needs. Click image to open full sized image

Add a new salad to your home cooking menu, and enjoy great taste and nutrition with this easy to make quinoa recipe. Share with friends and family any night of the week. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Water 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, rinsed 1 Lime, juiced 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries 1/2 cup Bell Pepper, diced 1 small Red Onion, dic…

March is Nutrition Month! Nutrition is the basis of living a healthy lifestyle. I’m sure you know this, but your body is very complex; each and every day there are physical and chemical processes occurring that help you maintain normal physiological function. There are essential nutrients required for normal function t…

Fajitas are a fun meal for the whole family. With your choice of sauces and condiments, this chicken and bell pepper fajita recipe is both tasty and customizable to your taste. Enjoy! Ingredients: Filling: 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Breasts, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices 2 medium Red Bell Peppers, cut into thin strips 2 medium…

If your car didn’t have an oil filter, or if it wasn’t changed regularly, your engine life would shorten and cause other parts to fail – this is quite similar to part of the roles your kidneys play for your body. In this article, I’ll explain the importance of your kidneys to your overall health, risk factors and signs…

Whether you want this smoothie for a snack or to start your day in the morning, this energy smoothie is a great tasting option packed with nutrients. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/2 cup Cherries 1/2 cup Blackberries 1/2 cup Blueberries 1 medium Banana 1 cup Almond Milk 1 tbsp Flax Oil 1 tsp Honey 1 dash of Cinnamon Directions:…

Want to feel healthier? Lose weight? Improve your digestion? While upgrading your food choices is naturally a great place to start, in reality, it’s only half of the healthy eating equation. Have you ever stopped to examine “how” you eat? In other words, paying close attention to your eating habits. You see, changing y…

Add this healthy option to your breakfast routine and help support your heart health first thing in the morning. Ingredients: 4 large Egg Whites 1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped 1/4 cup Bell Pepper, chopped 2 tbsp Onion, chopped 1/8 tsp Sea Salt 2 tbsp Reduced-Fat Cheese, shredded Directions: 1. Spray frying pan with…

This hearty salad delivers big taste and lots of nutrition. Enjoy with your choice of protein and share with friends and family for a great dinner. Ingredients: 4 cups Baby Kale 1 lb Butternut Squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 large Sweet Potato, cut into 1 inch pieces 3 medium Parsnips, peeled and cut into ½…

Heat up a cold winter day with this easy to make, and flavorful chicken soup. Add a salad or sandwich and enjoy with friends and family. Ingredients: 4lb Chicken, uncooked 6 medium Carrots, peeled 4 medium Celery Stalks 1 large Yellow Onion, quartered 2 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Black Peppercorns 8 cups Water Directions:…