Peach & Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Often when we think of holistic nutrition, a grilled cheese sandwich is not something that comes to mind. When I work closely with my nutrition clients I often hear their fears about making the change to eating healthy, like having to give up foods they love like grilled cheese sandwiches because of its “bad food”. Labeling foods “good” vs. “bad”, “clean” vs. “dirty”, can have a damaging impact on our relationship with food, cause feelings of guilt, and can even lead to disordered eating.

The Easiest Vanilla Strawberry Chia Jam

In my experience Jam often gets a bad name as being a food loaded with sugar and traditionally not considered to be a healthy condiment. I absolutely love adding jam onto toast, mixed into yogurt, as a healthy swap for maple syrup on my pancakes, and of course, morning porridge would not be as fabulous without a little drizzle of a vibrant fruit preserve. 

HOW TO EAT BETTER ON A SMALL BUDGET

Eating healthy while on a tight budget can seem impossible, especially with the food supply system set up to provide cheap fast food within a fraction of the cost of healthier options. Unfortunately, the easy access to fast food and other unhealthy food choices can tempt you to give up on your healthy eating goals […]