Staying hydrated is always important, but it’s especially critical if you’ll be spending the day under the sun – and with festival season kicking into high gear, hydration is a top priority! And since hydration can extend far beyond just plain water, I'm sharing the best & worst options when it comes to sparkling drinks on shelves. How much fluid we need: Half of our body weight in ...
Recipes
Love it, Like it, Hate it: Tortillas and Wraps
Tortillas and wraps make it super convenient to have a healthy meal or snack anytime; they’re portable, won’t get soggy like a sandwich, and they’re also easy to pack for travel. And while there are plenty of brands marketed as “high fiber” or “low carb”, we’re Getting the Skinny with Molly on the best and worst of seemingly nutritious tortillas and wraps. LOVE IT! Hola Nola 100% Whole ...
Are we too judgey?
Are we too judgey about others' food choices? We may be doing more harm than good By Molly Kimball | NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune We might have the best of intentions, but can we be a bit self-righteous, opinionated or disapproving about what someone else is eating? Everyone has an opinion when it comes to food and nutrition, but many of us also seem to think that ...
Goat Cheese Bacon Grilled Cheese
With a relatively even balance of carbs, protein and fat, about half of the fat in this bacon-goat cheese-grilled cheese is from plant-based oils. Goat Cheese Bacon Grilled Cheese Makes 1 serving 2 slices Nature's Own 100% Whole Grain Bread 2 teaspoons coconut oil or Earth Balance butter 1 teaspoon fig preserves 1 ounce goat cheese 1 slice nitrite-free ...
“Magic Shell” Strawberries + other sweet (and spicy) ideas for Valentine’s Day
Magic Shell Chocolate-Covered Strawberries This is vegan and gluten-free. Super-simple with only four ingredients: coconut oil, pure dark chocolate, Swerve and strawberries, these chocolate-covered strawberries are decadent, delicious, beautiful – and nutritious, too. The coating is like Magic Shell – that stuff you had when you were a kid that hardened when you poured it over ice ...
Super Bowl Snack Ideas
It’s the biggest game of the year, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the biggest nutritional disaster of the year – check out these 2 easy, peasy Super Bowl ideas featuring Lantana Hummus, perfect whether you’re hosting or just showing up to the party, which options ranging from fast food to vegan! Veggie Pizza | Vegetarian, option for GF (Recipe below) - fun for kids to ...