Food For Thought

The Official Healthy Food Now Blog


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Plan, Plan, Plan

Coach Caroline, 10/19/2015

Formulating a food plan is important, but preparing for various and numerous roadblocks (like free samples!) is a crucial element of a lasting healthy diet. Here are some tools that will gradually make healthy eating much easier.

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Recipeasy: Italian White Bean and Vegetable Saute

Recipeasy: Italian White Bean and Vegetable Saute

Kayla Sheely , 10/16/2015

To help those of you who are new to plant-based diets or are just starting out, we have a weekly segment called RecipEASY where we'll give you modifications and tips for our recipes. This week we made Italian White Bean and Vegetable Saute!

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Change Your Diet By First Changing Your Behavior

Coach Caroline, 10/13/2015

I frequently reiterate to my clients that I don’t care what they eat. I have to remind them that sticking with habits that will allow them to make healthy food choices for the rest of their life is what is important.

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Recipeasy: Zesty Chicken with Steamed Kale

Recipeasy: Zesty Chicken with Steamed Kale

Kayla Sheely , 10/08/2015

To help those of you who are new to plant-based diets or are just starting out, we have a weekly segment called RecipEASY where we'll give you modifications and tips for our recipes. This week we made Zesty Chicken with Steamed Kale!

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Plant Strong for a Strong You

Plant Strong for a Strong You

Rommy Driks, 10/08/2015

With plant strong eating, every bite benefits your body. Plant-based diets keep your body well supplied with an army of nutrients that can slow down or even reverse the onslaught of chronic illness.

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Hail the Kale!

Hail the Kale!

Kayla Sheely , 10/07/2015

Today is National Kale Day! Kale is supercharged with nutrients and antioxidants, and it can do wonders for your health. Let the kaleabration begin!

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To Change Your Diet, Eat What You Want

Coach Caroline, 10/06/2015

Utilizing the following tools will make it much easier to begin eating healthier when you are ready. If you follow these steps, you’ll be able to adopt a lasting nutrient-dense diet style.

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Recipeasy: Black Bean and Yam Quesadillas

Kayla Sheely, 10/02/2015

To help those of you who are new to plant-based diets or are just starting out, we have a weekly segment called RecipEASY where we'll give you modifications and tips for our recipes. This week we made Black Bean and Yam Quesadillas!

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Sugar: Help! It’s Everywhere!

Sugar, Sugar…Help! It’s Everywhere!

Coach Melanie, 09/30/2015

Food engineers work with food manufacturers to addict consumers to their foods, namely ones with salt, sugar, and oil. They alter taste, color, smell, and packaging until they find just the right combination that keeps you coming back for more.

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Could More Honest Serving Sizes Lead to Bigger Waistlines?

Eric Baron, 09/29/2015

The search for the perfect weight loss program is deeply embedded in our culture. Now the FDA is changing Nutrition Facts labels and serving sizes as we know them. But will these changes hurt or help Americans with their health and weight loss plans?

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