Do you ever wonder what foods you should keep in your freezer? I personally like to keep mine stocked so I can easily pull something out to make a last-minute meal. Read on to find out what my 10 freezer staples are!

Last but not least in this month’s posts on heart health, this week’s post is all about heart-healthy unsaturated fats! If you haven’t already read my previous posts about trans fats and saturated fats, check them out first. Fats are filling and delicious, so they shouldn’t be avoided! Today, I’ll share common food sources of unsaturated fats and the latest recommendations for how much and what types you should eat for heart health.

Last week I talked about trans fat and its effect on heart health; this week I’ll share what I know about saturated fat! The research around saturated fat and heart health has been a long-debated topic. Today I’ll discuss the most up-to-date research about saturated fat and whether or not it’s something you need to be careful of to keep your heart healthy. Plus I’ll tell you in which foods you can find it!

Welcome back for week two of my heart-healthy eating tips! February is American Heart Month so we’re talking all about the best and worst foods for your heart. This week I’ll tell you what trans fats are, list common food sources of them, and help you navigate confusing nutrition labels. Read on to learn more!

Did you know February is American Heart Month? It’s the perfect time to work on changing your diet and increasing your activity level to make sure your heart is in tip-top shape! Today, I’ll share ways to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, both of which are important in keeping your heart healthy. In the coming weeks, get ready to learn about all the different types of fats and which ones are the healthiest for your heart.

I’m one to always keep plenty of extra food in my pantry. I like to have various grains, dry beans, or lentils in case I need to whip up a last-minute meal. Dry goods are also great to keep on-hand in case of an emergency or if you’re just trying to make fewer trips to the grocery store. Today I’ll share a list of the dry goods you’ll usually find in my pantry.

Happy New Year! I thought I’d start the New Year with a simple recipe for one of my favorite foods: peanut butter! It’s rare for there to be a day where I don’t eat peanut butter. In this post, I’ll compare the nutrition and cost of store-bought to homemade varieties and I’ll share my favorite ways to incorporate peanut butter into my diet. Also, make sure to check out my other Better Butters series recipes!

I have another great nut butter recipe for you in my Better Butters Series! Homemade nut butter makes great personal holiday gifts that are a healthy alternative to all the cookies and other sweets around this time of year. Today I’ll share my recipe for cashew butter, some of my favorite ways to enjoy it, and why it is a healthy choice.

Now more than ever, people are stocking up on food to make fewer grocery trips. Canned goods are the ultimate pantry staple because they have a long shelf-life and are incredibly versatile. Today, I’ll share my favorite canned goods plus a few of my favorite ways to use them!

Welcome back for another post in my Beat the Box series! Store-bought pies and pre-made crusts are convenient, but do you know what ingredients they are made with? Making your own at home is a great idea if you want to have more control over what is in your food. Today, I’ll share reasons why homemade pies and pie crusts can be a bit healthier and are worth a little extra prep time.