I love using my Instant Pot for batch cooking grains, like quinoa. Though it’s considered a whole grain, did you know that quinoa is technically a seed? Quinoa has been around for thousands of years and is indigenous to parts of South America, including Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Today I’ll share with you the health benefits of quinoa, an easy recipe for cooking it in the Instant Pot, and my favorite ways to eat quinoa.

An all-too-common ailment that a lot of people don’t like to talk about is constipation. But you should know that there are steps you can take to treat and prevent it. Keep reading to find out more about constipation including what it is, potential causes, and how to treat it with lifestyle changes.

Gluten-free may seem like all the rage these days. To eat gluten or to not eat gluten is the big question and can be a very controversial topic. Today, I’ll discuss what gluten is, what foods contain it, why you may want to eat gluten-free, and what to look out for when choosing gluten-free foods.

You may have heard of IBS, or you may have it yourself. IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it’s quite common. In today’s post, I’ll discuss what IBS is and how to manage it with diet and lifestyle changes.

February is American Heart Month so I thought I’d start off the month with a heart-healthy version of one of my favorite foods; nachos! Check out some of my past blog posts for more information on heart health. Read on for my sweet potato nacho recipe and to learn why it’s a healthier alternative to traditional nachos!

If you can’t already tell I love pretty much anything that contains peanut butter. Peanut butter is a nutritious and easy way to add protein and healthy fat to your breakfast. Today I’ll share my recipe for peanut butter apple baked oatmeal, which is one of my favorite meal prep breakfasts and is perfect for chilly winter mornings.

Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and for good reason! How can you go to work or school on an empty stomach and expect to perform at your best? Today’s post is dedicated to why breakfast is important, how to make a healthy breakfast, and my 8 favorite quick and easy on-the-go breakfast ideas.

When we think of calcium we often think of milk or cheese. But what if you can’t eat these dairy products because of a food allergy, intolerance, or you just don’t like the taste? Well, fear not! There are plenty of non-dairy foods that can provide you with the calcium you need. Today, I’ll discuss why calcium is important, how much you should get each day, and the best non-dairy sources.

Happy New Year! Be sure to check out last week’s post if you’re looking for ways to get the New Year started off right in terms of healthy eating and increasing your activity level. January is national oatmeal month, so I thought I’d start off the New Year with one of my favorite and simple overnight oats recipes.

I can’t believe 2021 is coming to an end. Many of you may be thinking of New Year’s resolutions as 2022 approaches. Today I’ll discuss 3 things to keep in mind if you’d like to work on improving your health through healthy foods and an active lifestyle. Hopefully this will motivate you to get working on goals to improve your health! Also, be sure to check out my previous post about setting SMART goals.