Category Archives: Nutrition Tips

Apple sauce vs. Vegetable Oil

Posted on April 24, 2013 by danayeats

Do you enjoy baking breads, muffins or really anything that calls for vegetable oil; but you don’t like the idea of all of the saturated fat? Have you ever considered using apple sauce when a recipe calls for vegetable oil; … Continue reading →

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Calcium Pre and Post-Natal

Posted on April 17, 2013 by danayeats

If you are either pregnant or nursing, I am sure you are more aware of what you put in your body. It can get confusing at times as to what is best and the most efficient way to achieve optimum health … Continue reading →

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Strawberry and Kale Smoothie

Posted on April 16, 2013 by danayeats

Need an extra calcium and antioxidant boost try this easy smoothie as your breakfast in the morning.If you have never eaten kale before check out this smoothie recipe. You will love it and feel energized and refreshed. 1 tightly packed cup … Continue reading →

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Truth Behind Potatoes

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

Are you getting in touch with your Irish side this weekend with St. Patty’s Day fast approaching or do you just love potatoes…If you are like me you love potatoes. Many people worry about their carbohydrate intake but remember “whole … Continue reading →

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Kids and Meal Time

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

Do you struggle to get your kids to eat and make healthy choices? If so you are not alone! It takes many, many patient attempts from parents to get our children to eat healthy choices. One trick/tip that I use … Continue reading →

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Diary and Sinuses

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

Are you suffering from spring allergies or does your child consistently suffer from sinus congestion and head colds? If so, you might want to limit dairy during these times. It has been shown that dairy consumption can increase mucus production … Continue reading →

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How to Get More Minerals and Vitamins

Posted on April 12, 2013 by danayeats

Do you find yourself eating a bagel or cereal for breakfast, a sandwich every day at lunch and a protein and starch/carbohydrate at dinner…Sometimes we eat these types of food due to ease of accessibility and other times out of habit. … Continue reading →

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Break The Caffeine Addiction

Posted on April 10, 2013 by danayeats

Do you need the smell of coffee or tea to help get you going in the morning? Does that first cup of coffee help “jumpstart” your brain? Are you then on to many more cups of coffee once you are … Continue reading →

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Best Nuts To Eat

Posted on April 3, 2013 by danayeats

Nuts not only are an inexpensive snack, they are also packed full of healthy fats, omega 3 fatty acids,protein and they have been proven to help lower cholesterol. Nuts are a handy snack when you are on the go and … Continue reading →

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Fruit and the Benefit of Antioxidants

Posted on April 3, 2013 by danayeats

Sure we have all heard that we need to increase our antioxidant intake, but if you wonder what that means and the best way to achieve that you are not alone. An easy way to increase healthy antioxidants in your … Continue reading →

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