Go With Your Gut: Prioritizing Digestive Health
I know, I know! It’s not a topic we all like to talk about, but it’s definitely something we should pay close attention to. You know, your gut, your digestion, your stool. Some people are afraid to take a look after getting off the porcelain throne, but the truth is our digestion is a great indicator of our overall health and well-being. Now more than ever, we must do our best to stay healthy. With COVID-19 rapidly impacting our society both physically and emotionally, we must keep our bodies strong. A healthy digestive system is a great way to do this because gut health literally affects our entire body and helps to mediate appropriate immune responses. We must start with our guts!
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Tips to Save on your Healthy Snacks
Here is my receipt from yesterday’s shopping trip at Sprouts. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am passionate about “eating healthy without breaking the bank.” If you follow along with my instagram stories, you know I posted my healthy snacks which I packaged at home instead of purchasing them pre-packaged at the store. I shared that this was a great way to save money on healthy snacks because we pay for convenience. Many of my followers were inspired by my packaging and explained that they were hoping to do the same. Well I wanted to expound on one of the tips I shared regarding buying snacks in larger quantities.
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My Fave “On-The Go” Healthy Snacks
I’m that girl! The one known for caring snacks in her purse! My friends often laugh because my purse is like Barney bag. You just never know what yummy treats i’m gonna pull out. Carrying snacks with me throughout the day is almost like second nature. If you’re like me or if you’re trying to cut back on junk food, checkout a few of my favorite healthy snacks to carry on the go.
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Spinach & Artichoke Flatbread Pizza (Vegan Cheese Review)
Lately, I’ve been craving pizza like crazy! However, for those of us who are diary (or lactose) intolerant, satisfying a pizza craving isn’t as simple as grabbing a slice from the nearest pizza spot or supermarket. Most restaurants don’t carry non-diary “cheese” and you can make two homemade pizzas for the price of one frozen diary-free pizza from the grocery store. I’m embarking on a journey of finding the best vegan cheeses to replace cheese in the meals I enjoy. This week I used Daiya’s Mozzarella Style Shreds shown below…
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CaBbage & Amaranth Soup
It’s soup season y’all! While I can eat it all year round, I love soup in the colder months. Anybody else love soup as much as me?
I think one of the main reasons, I enjoy soup so much is that you can toss all ingredients in one pot or crockpot for a few hours and VOILA you have a meal. That’s exactly what I did with this recipe. Looking for a great meal that you can cook in your crockpot/ slow cooker, while getting some other things done. Well this is the one for you.
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Kale & Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa bowls are one of my favorite go to meals! They are super easy to make and are great for meal prep. Toss in a few veggies and you’re good to go. Did you know they sell these types of meals pre-made in most grocery stores? However, what I have found is it’s cheaper and you get more bang for your buck when you make it yourself. And guess what, it only takes about 15min to make.
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