It should come as no surprise that dreary winter weather can take a toll on your mood. But did you know that eating certain foods when you’re feeling blue can help boost your mood? Additionally, some foods can actually contribute to or worsen your mood. In today’s post, I’ll share the best foods to eat and to limit to help improve your mood.

Tahini sauce is an easy way to add flavor to any of your favorite dishes. Today I’ll share my simple and healthy recipe that can be put together in just 5 minutes! Many sauces require a blender or food processor, but you’ll just need a bowl and a spoon for this one. Keep reading to learn about the health benefits of tahini and the recipe.

The holidays are a joyous time, filled with get-togethers and lots of delicious food. Though it can be challenging to stay on track with your healthy eating goals, it is possible to still enjoy yourself and all the tasty foods of the season. In today’s post, I’ll share 5 tips for staying on track with healthy eating during the holidays.

The holiday season is upon us, but unfortunately, that also means cold and flu season is here. The good news is that healthy eating in general, as well as focusing on a few foods in particular, can help you stay healthy or get better more quickly if you do get sick. Keep reading for my top foods to help keep you healthy.

Have you heard the term mindful eating? Well, mindful eating is just what it sounds like: eating in a more thoughtful or mindful way. So often we rush through our meals, barely tasting our food. Today I’ll discuss the benefits of mindful eating as well as 5 tips to help you get started.

Though grilling season may be over, there are still plenty of ways to cook burgers inside. The easiest way is baking them in the oven! Today I’ll share my recipe for turkey and bean burgers as well as share why they are a healthy option the next time you are planning your weekly meal prep.

Pumpkin seeds are a very festive fall snack so I thought I’d turn my pumpkin seeds into pumpkin butter! Making your own nut and seed butter is easy with a food processor. Today I’ll share my recipe for pumpkin seed butter and discuss why pumpkin seeds are so healthy. Check out my other Better Butters blog posts if you’re looking for other nut and seed butter recipes!

To me, October means the start of pumpkin season! There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin into baked goods, so why not try eating it in a healthier way at breakfast? Pumpkin is packed with important vitamins and minerals, so today I’ll share an easy recipe that is modeled after a seasonal favorite, plus discuss the health benefits of pumpkin and why it is a great addition to breakfast.

Last week, I talked about increasing the variety of plant foods in your diet to help improve gut health. Research at the American Gut Project has revealed that people who eat at least 30 different varieties of plants each week have a more diverse gut microbiome than those who eat 10 or fewer. Plant foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, spices, and herbs. How, you may ask, do you eat 30 different plant foods each week? Though this may seem like a difficult task, today’s post is dedicated to helping you increase the variety of plant foods in your diet.

Gut health is a hot topic these days. A typical Western diet is high in processed foods and refined sugars, like fried foods and packaged snack foods which contain unhealthy oils that can lead to inflammation. Plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, spices, and herbs are much better for overall health, especially the health of our guts. In today’s post I’ll talk about some of the new and exciting research around improving gut health by increasing your intake of plant-based foods.