Ever wanted to know how a nutritionist eats? Nadaa Taiyab, BA, BS, MA, NDA, nutritionist and founder of TinySteps, shows us an inside look of her morning routine for making and packing a healthy lunch for herself and her husband… Here are the simple steps for making + packing a lunch Equipment you will need: A sharp knife for chopping …
Healthy snack ideas for the busy bee: Part 1
Snacks are always something we tend to reach for at some point in the day. We have all been there. 3 O’clock hits and you feel sluggish, tired, and hankering to munch. Here are some quick solutions to satisfy the need to snack without sacrificing health or nutritional benefits…. Fruit (whole piece or mixed): apples, peaches, pears, oranges, grapefruit, grapes. …
TinySteps to Better Sleep Habits: an app review
As a busy professional, a wife, a mom of a toddler, a youth group leader, and a small business start-up collaborator, I find it easy to slip into the class of “the perpetually sleep deprived”. Why is sleep so important? 6 Reasons to Get Enough Sleep according to Harvard Women’s Health Watch: learning and memory, safety, metabolism, mood, cardiovascular health, and disease. Knowing …
Willpower and the struggle to build healthy habits.
Let’s face it. It’s hard to eat healthy. On top of that, to exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and throw in some meditation can be absolutely overwhelming. Many people start off with the best intentions, but then fall off the bandwagon after a few weeks or months (or even days.) Why does this happen? 64% of people believe that lack of willpower is …
Basic Salad Dressing Recipe
BASIC SALAD DRESSING 3 parts oil (olive oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, hempseed oil, etc) 1 part vinegar (white vinegar, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, etc) A squeeze of lemon or lime juice Herbs (oregano, cilantro, basil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, onion, etc) + a pinch of salt + pepper Mix desired ingredients together until incorporated. …
7 Tips for Choosing a Healthy Salad Dressing
There is no question that increasing our intake of vegetables and fruit is important for health, energy, weight management, disease prevention, digestion, immunity…shall I go on? Having a salad is one of the easiest ways to include vegetables into your lifestyle ( and it does not have to be boring, see our salad post, here )…but what about the dressing? …
How to make Almond Milk and Almond Meal at the same time!
How to make almond milk! it’s so easy, delicious, and comparatively cheap! Almond milk is a great for smoothies or putting over your oatmeal in the morning! Making your own almond milk is much stronger in flavor and you have more control of the ingredients that you put in it! ** You will need the following equipment: – a …
How to make a salad: simple tricks to make your salad filling and delicious!
How to make a salad! Simple tricks to make your salad filling and delicious! Making a salad can be as few or as many ingredients as you choose. This process can be even faster by buying pre-washed lettuce, pre-cut or julienned vegetables, and/or dried fruit. Also, planning ahead is key. Find the ingredients you’d like to have in your salad. …
Salmon+Sides: A nutrient-dense meal option in 20-minutes!
This is a perfect go-to meal when you are running late and cannot seem to find the time… Baked, wild-caught sockeye salmon, with steamed broccoli + yellow squash, and a shaved kale and cabbage salad… Yield: Video demonstrates a meal for 2 but the portions can easily be made larger in the same amount of time. THE RECIPE: Ingredients- …