What Is Gluten & Can It Be Part of a "Healthy" Diet?

What to know about gluten, gluten sensitivity, and whether or not gluten can be part of a “healthy” diet for you.

NutritionMelissa NortonMay 25, 2021gluten, healthy kitchen, healthy food, food intolerance, food policy, real food, meal planning, local food, elimination diet, diet, inflammation, anti-inflammatory, plant-based

What to Know About Dairy (& Is It Healthy for You?)

All about dairy—its health benefits, why so many people are lactose intolerant, whether or not it’s a superfood, and what to look for if you do consume dairy products.

NutritionMelissa NortonOctober 18, 2020dairy, nutrients, nutrition, phytonutrients, vegan, vegetarian, agriculture, GMOs, organic, food policy, food intolerance, real food, local food, healthy food

Our Favorite Simple & Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes

Green smoothies are one of our favorite ways to add more nutrient-rich veggies into our daily diet. Here are our top tips for making a healthy smoothie, plus some of our favorite green smoothie recipes.

NutritionMelissa NortonJuly 8, 2020anti-inflammatory, supplements, snacks, diet, digestion, detoxification, hydration, fruit, GMOs, grocery shopping, organic, weight loss, real food, phytonutrients

How to Reduce Inflammation with Nutrition & Lifestyle

The causes and symptoms of chronic inflammation (and why they’re so serious!), plus how to reduce systemic inflammation with simple lifestyle changes and an anti-inflammatory diet.

NutritionMelissa NortonFebruary 25, 2020inflammation, anti-inflammatory, plant-based, medicine, diet, natural remedies, allergies, autoimmune disease, stress, sleep, supplements, sugar, digestion, fatigue, gut health, grocery shopping, lifestyle, energy, real food, nutrition

How to Practice Meatless Monday for Good Health

Why we recommend reducing meat in your diet (at least one day each week), and some of our favorite food blogs and recipe resources for healthy vegetarian and vegan meal ideas.

NutritionMelissa NortonAugust 5, 2019vegetarian, vegan, nutrition, phytonutrients, healthy food, healthy eating, healthy cooking, primal, meal prep, meal planning, real food, paleo, weight loss

What Is Celery Juice & Is It Really a Cure-All?

Exploring the health benefits of celery juice, how it became a nutrition trend, whether it’s actually healthy to drink daily (or not), and how to juice celery at home.

The Health Benefits of Collagen & How to Add More to Your Diet

All about the (many!) health benefits of collagen for skin, hair, digestion and joint health, plus the best sources of collagen and how to add more to your daily diet.

How to Boost Your Health with Intermittent Fasting

What to know about intermittent fasting, how it helps speed metabolism and promote weight loss, and how to safely practice intermittent fasting for overall health.

How to Make Your Own Healthy Salad Dressing

Five of our favorite real food salad dressing recipes to include in a healthy diet and easy (healthy!) meal prep.

NutritionMelissa NortonApril 15, 2019nutrition, real food, healthy food, food policy, GMOs, organic, salad, healthy cooking, grocery shopping, healthy kitchen, plant-based, paleo, primal, diet, vegan, weight loss, vegetarian, gut health

Is Juicing Healthy for You?

The health benefits of juicing, why it may not be as healthy as you’ve been lead to believe, and what to look for in healthy, nutrient-dense (and low-sugar!) juices.

NutritionMelissa NortonFebruary 19, 2019juicing, nutrition, real food, healthy eating, healthy food, diet, healthy living, healthy cooking, healthy products, organic, digestion, sugar, gut health, grocery shopping, plant-based, snacks, energy, vegan, vegetarian, weight loss

How to Make Time for Wellness

Making time for wellness can be tough with a busy schedule—healthy living ends up being more of an intention than a daily practice. Here are our simple tips to prioritize wellness in your daily life.

Is Microwaving Your Food Unhealthy?

Are microwaves dangerous? Do they zap all the nutrients out of your food? We explain how to safely use microwaves as a modern convenience (hint: microwave-safe containers!), while still emphasizing real food and slow food in your healthy diet.

NutritionMelissa NortonJanuary 22, 2019healthy kitchen, healthy food, healthy home, healthy cooking, healthy eating, nutrition, real food, healthy products, healthy living, wellness tips, workplace wellness, employee health, employee wellness, chemicals

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

How to stay healthy while traveling: what to add to your packing list (or to do list) to boost your immunity and digestion during vacation or business travel.

Why You Should Eat Organic (Most of the Time)

The difference between organic and conventional foods, and the health, environmental and social benefits of eating organic. Plus, the “Dirty Dozen” top foods to purchase organically grown.

3 Simple & Effective Tips for Healthy Eating

With so many competing nutrition claims and dietary guidelines, it’s hard to understand what it really means to eat well. Here are our most simple and foundational tips for healthy eating.

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