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  • Foods to Keep You Hydrated

    Healthy Avocado Fruit Salad

    It’s summer and that means the temperatures are rising and staying hydrated is of the utmost importance. It’s always a good idea to drink a lot of water during the hot summer months, but did you know certain foods can keep you hydrated as well? Take a look at these recipes, and the next time you go to the beach, or you know you will be spending a lot of time outdoors, take these hydrating foods with you.

  • Cooking When It’s Too Hot Outside to Turn on the Oven

    Vegan Collard Wraps

    When summer rolls around, most of us don’t want to make dishes that require an oven that will fill our houses with unwanted heat. During the warmer, most of us also crave lighter foods that don’t require the use of an oven anyway. Here are some healthy recipes that do not need require slaving over a hot stove.

  • Healthier Grilling This Summer

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    Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to dust off the barbecue grill. For most of us, that means hamburgers grilled to perfection over an open flame. If you’re trying to eat healthy, you may think that you can’t enjoy a hamburger at the next summer shindig, but luckily, there are healthy alternatives to the typical burger. Read on to find out more and for delicious recipes…

  • What to Eat for a Healthy Heart

    wine and chocolate Taking care of your heart is something that should take precedence, even at a young age. The Center for Disease Control reports that about 610,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year. It is the leading cause of death among men and women in this country. One of the best ways…

  • Eating More Superfoods

    BNE_Blog_WhatsCooking-3 You have probably heard a lot about superfoods the past few years, but do you know what they are and why they are important? Superfoods are certain foods that are densely packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Eating superfoods may reduce the risk of chronic disease, increase longevity, and help you lose…

  • Eating Healthy on the Go

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    Committing to a healthy eating plan is hard enough, but what if you have a busy, on-the-go schedule? It may be tempting to stop at fast food drive-thrus or eat vending machine food, but don’t be tempted by all that fat, sugar, and salt. There are healthy alternatives that are portable and easy to eat if you’re constantly on the run.

  • Eating for Better Sleep

    natural sources Living a healthy lifestyle requires discipline across all walks of your life. Once you begin the pursuit of health, you realize how interconnected everything is. Better food and exercise lead to better sleep, which creates more alertness that results in a higher quality life. It is a cycle that doesn’t end, and health becomes a…

  • The Wonders Of Coffee

    whats-cooking-blog-image Ask any coffee drinker: coffee love is a powerful thing. For centuries, it has been beloved across the world in many different forms. Coffee has made headlines in recent months with studies citing new benefits about this much-guzzled drink. How did this hot beverage become a part of mornings across the world? And what are…

  • Cooking with Protein Powder

    BNE_blog_whatsCooking-image1 If you lead an active lifestyle, you have probably heard about the benefits of using protein powder. Protein powder can help you increase muscle mass, which will assist in burning fat. If you are trying to lose weight, turning to protein powder helps accelerate fat loss. Most people mix a scoop of flavored protein powder…

  • The Spice of Life: Eating Spicy Food to Boost Metabolism

    BNE_WhatsCooking-01 It has long been thought that spicy foods speed up metabolism, and a new study has just been presented that supports this hypothesis. At the Biophysical Society’s 59th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, it was announced that capsaicin, the ingredient in chile peppers that make them spicy, can help prevent weight gain in mice when they…
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