The season of pumpkin is still upon us! Pumpkin pie, pumpkin drinks, pumpkin energy balls (see our Instagram for two delicious recipes!), and now pumpkin bars! Canned pumpkin puree - this is different than canned pumpkin pie filling - is loaded with nutrients; pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A/beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin C, [...]

Phytonutrients are powerful components of plants that, when consumed, defend our health. Due to these nutrients, it has been found that individuals who consume more plant foods have a lower risk of developing chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These nutrients are also important to the health of the plant itself due [...]

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, so its about time we begin thinking about what will be on the menu for dinner that night! Typically, Thanksgiving dinner leaves us feeling tired and overfull. Well, we have good news - it doesn't have to be that way! The classic dishes that are served on Thanksgiving can be [...]

Sleep - it is something many of us frequently want more of but perhaps do not prioritize in our day to day lives. However, when it comes to trying to improve eating habits, skimping out on sleep is not doing us any favors. Why? Sleep impacts our hunger hormones which, in turn, [...]