Nutritionally Fit

Cancer Survivor Diet: Foods to Help You Heal

What if I told you that the foods you put into your body can heal you – even from something as grave as breast cancer? Would you eat healthier? Research suggests that a meal plan high in fruits and veggies, and low in starchy carbs, can help prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. Read on to see an anti-cancer nutrition plan that…

Tips on how to get your kids to eat healthy foods

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One of the most important roles as a parent is caring for the health of our children. This includes helping them to make healthy choices when it comes to food. For kids, unhealthy snacks are in abundance around them – whether it be on the playground, at birthday parties, or at school. Here’s how to encourage healthy eating with your youngins and…

How to Avoid Stress Eating!

  Let’s face it – who hasn’t been bogged down by stress before? Often times when we’re feeling stressed, we reach for the bag of chips in the pantry or the carton of ice cream in the freezer. This is because when our minds are preoccupied, it’s harder for us to make healthy choices. Moreover, the instant gratification we get from eating…

So What’s the Deal with Fermented Foods?

There are tons of health benefits that come from the consumption of fermented – or probiotic – foods. In addition to regulating appetite and reducing sugar and carb cravings, fermented foods also help keep our gut in tip-top shape, thus optimizing our health and reversing the effects of disease. Read on to see how you can use cultured foods to live a…

Be Nutritionally Fit – Smart Snacking

Be Nutritionally Fit – General Shopping List

Shopping for the right foods can be tough – especially if you don’t know what you are looking for.  Not to worry- Wendy has created this general shopping list to start you on your Nutritionally Fit lifestyle! Looking for a shopping list specific to your health needs? Contact Wendy for guidance.

Let’s Talk Tech: Nutrition Apps – The Best of the Best

  Try finding a nutrition app and inevitably you’ll be bombarded with a whole lot of choices. With the rise of technology, lifestyle apps are rapidly becoming the go-to for nutrition advice. But with hundreds to choose from, we can be left feeling unsure as to whether we’ve selected the right one. Here’s a list of the best apps to help you…

So, What’s the Deal With Vitamin D?

The health benefits from Vitamin D are endless. Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” it is produced in our skin as a response to sunlight. While our bodies naturally produce Vitamin D when exposed to direct sunlight, we can also get it through certain foods. As a fat-soluble vitamin, Vitamin D comes in two main forms: D2 and D3. Read on to learn…

Eating Healthy While Saving Money

Sometimes eating healthy comes at a steep price, as organic foods can be quite costly. For this reason, fast food becomes even more appealing. Not only is it cheap, but it’s also fast and easy. Don’t forget, however, that this too comes at a high price – think obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The good news is that eating healthy doesn’t always…

Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

The holiday season is a perfect time to get out and travel. Maybe you’re going halfway across the world. Maybe you’re going two cities away to visit grandma. Or maybe you’re staying right at home. Whatever your plans are, be sure to remember that just because we have a lengthy break from school or work doesn’t mean we’re off the hook for…