Happy New Year! Last week’s blog post focused on different types of vegetarian diets. Another way of eating that is even more restrictive than a vegetarian diet is a vegan diet. Today I’ll discuss which foods can and cannot be consumed on a vegan diet, plus share some of my favorite vegan recipes.

Welcome back for another post in my Diet Series! Today I’m focusing on the vegetarian diet. Many people avoid eating meat for various reasons. Though it may be challenging to give up meat, there are several great alternatives these days. Read on to learn about the different types of vegetarian diets, the health benefits, how to ensure you are eating a balanced diet, and the financial and environmental benefits.

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!

As I’ve shared in past blog posts, there are so many diets out there, I often have difficulty keeping track! The ketogenic diet, or keto, as it’s often called, is quite popular and has actually been around since the 1920s. Today I’ll share the history of the keto diet, what is involved when following a keto diet as well as the pros and cons.