Food For Thought

The Official Healthy Food Now Blog


Refreshing Gazpacho Soup

RecipEASY: Refreshing Gazpacho Soup

Kayla Sheely, 08/21/2015

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 our Refreshing Gazpacho Soup!

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How Your Environment Influences Your Diet—and What To Do About It

Coach Caroline, 08/19/2015

The environment has much more pull on your behavior than you’d like to believe. One way to make diet change easier (or even possible) is to accept that altering your environment will be necessary.

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Healthy Snacks to Make Healthy Eating Easier

Healthy Snacks to Make Healthy Eating Easier

Kayla Sheely, 08/18/2015

Snacking: possibly one of the easiest areas to slip up when it comes to healthy eating. But if you keep healthy snacks in your house you’ll be much more likely to stick to your commitment to healthy eating. Try some of these!

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Colorful fruits on a white table

Luscious Fruits That Are Friendly for a Diabetes Diet!

Coach Melanie, 08/17/2015

Many people are under the impression that fruit is not allowed in a diabetes diet because of the sugar content. But eating a nutrient-dense diet with raw and cooked green vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and fruit is ideal.

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Almond Oat Cookies with Fruit Filling

RecipEASY: Almond Oat Cookies with Fruit Filling

Kayla Sheely , 08/14/2015

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 Almond Oat Cookies with Fruit Filling!

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How Antioxidants Aid in Workout Recovery

How Antioxidants Aid in Workout Recovery

Kate Glover, 08/12/2015

With all of the benefits of exercise, it can be hard to believe physical activity can harm your body—that’s where oxidative stress comes in. To increase our body’s defenses, we need to eat a balanced diet with plenty of natural, antioxidant-rich foods.

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Eating Healthy with Healthy Desserts

Eating Healthy This Summer: Desserts That Leave You Ready for the Pool

Eric Baron, 08/11/2015

The allure of the decadent dessert is often a hard thing to face. But eating healthy doesn’t have to be a battle! As someone who has a serious sweet tooth and is also committed to healthy eating, I’ve come up with a short list of sweet, healthy desserts.

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Empty diet plan next to measuring tape, salad, and an apple

How Discomfort Can Motivate a Healthy Diet

Coach Caroline, 08/10/2015

Sometimes, discomfort can be helpful because it motivates us to change. No matter your reason, it's probably unhappiness, discomfort, or fear of the status quo that's stimulating your commitment to change your diet.

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Garden Sauté

RecipEASY: Garden Sauté

Kayla Sheely , 08/07/2015

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 our Garden Sauté!

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8 Ways to Add More Water to Your Diet

8 Ways to Add More Water to Your Diet

Kayla Sheely , 08/06/2015

Since our bodies are made of about two thirds water, we need to consume enough water for an optimal diet. But the truth is that most Americans don’t drink enough water, leaving much of our nation in a state of chronic dehydration.

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