I don’t know about you, but I see pumpkin everything this time of year! Pumpkin is a delicious and nutritious way to add some color and nutrition to your diet. Pumpkin is a type of winter squash and can be incorporated into your cooking in so many ways. Today I’ll share the health benefits of eating pumpkin and some of my favorite ways to include it in your meals and snacks.

As I’ve said in previous posts, I love using my Instant Pot and use it all the time. Before getting an Instant Pot a few years ago, I had never cooked dried beans because I thought it would be difficult and time-consuming. Luckily, the Instant Pot makes it so easy! Read on to learn why dried beans are a great time- and cost-saving option, plus my simple recipe for cooking dried chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans.

Last week, I talked about the Mediterranean diet. Another diet with similar principles is the DASH diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. As the name suggests, this diet focuses on food choices to help lower blood pressure levels. Today I’ll discuss what foods make up the DASH diet and some easy ways that you can start eating this way right away!

You may have heard of the Mediterranean diet, but not know exactly what it is. Today, I’ll break it down and discuss exactly what it is and why it’s a great option for an overall healthy diet. Plus I’ll share my top tips so that you can easily start eating a Mediterranean-style diet now!

Do you like vegetables? To some, they may taste bland, but did you know there are plenty of ways to add flavor and make them taste great! I like to refer to Samin Nosrat’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. If you haven’t read the book or watched the show on Netflix, I’d highly recommend it. Samin shares the best ways to add flavor to all foods, vegetables included. Read on for my 5 favorite ways to make vegetables taste delicious.

Fall is officially here! This means the end of summer produce, but also the beginning of some delicious fruits and veggies. Read on to find out why it’s a good idea to eat produce that’s in season and local and for some of my favorite ways to prepare these fruits and veggies!

Have you ever used coconut flour? Like almond flour, it’s a popular alternative to white or whole wheat flour because it’s lower in carbs and gluten-free. Be sure to check out my other Flour Power Posts as well; read on to find out why I like using coconut flour and for a few of my favorite recipes!

It’s definitely starting to feel like fall around here! So that means it’s time for a quick and easy meal prep breakfast to keep you warm on chilly fall mornings. This baked oatmeal is super easy to throw together and is perfect for busy mornings on the go. I like to bake this on Sunday and heat it up during the week when I need a quick breakfast. Keep reading for the recipe!

Water tends to be an essential nutrient that most people forget about. As adults, the body is made up of about 60% water; that’s a lot! Read on to learn why water is so important and how much we should be drinking each day, plus my favorite options for making your water taste better if it isn’t your favorite go-to beverage.

Minerals are another one of six essential nutrients and, like vitamins, they play a vital role in overall health. Today’s post is all about major and trace minerals, their function, and in which foods they can be found.