Nutrition Savvy Blog

8 Simple Self-Care Habits

2/13/2021

Happy Valentine's Day! 💖 Do not forget the most important person in your life – YOU!

We focus a lot on our external relationships and often neglect our relationship with ourselves. It is not easy to find the time to give yourself the love you need to recharge. We are not the best at practicing self-love and are often too hard on ourselves. Self-care is investing in your emotional and physical well-being through simple acts. Self-care is not selfish; it is an important part of living a happier and more productive life.

Feel too busy to schedule a little me-time? Self-care can be as simple as taking 10-minutes a day of prioritizing your needs above anyone else’s. Have a daily self-care practice will reap long-term perks. It will give you something to look forward to on a day-to-day basis, and it will help you re-frame your mindset.

I challenge you to take a step towards self-acceptance and self-love. Here are a few self-love habits for you to try.

Heart-Healthy Living

2/12/2021

Quick tips to keep your heart beating strong all year round.

February is American Heart Month. A great reminder to take care of our hearts as a part of our self-care. Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy.

Food Safety Tips for Cooking at Home

10/16/2020

We don't have full control over how our food is handled before it reaches our kitchens but we can take some precautions to minimize and prevent harmful bacteria, like Salmonella, E. Coli, Listeria, and Campylobacter, from taking over the healthy meals we prepare at home.

There are some simple steps in how we handle, cook, and store our food to prevent food-borne illness. You can't see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. If you don’t handle the food you eat properly, your risk for getting food poisoning increases. No one wants food poisoning.

Today, I’m going to cover basic food safety tips to keep you and your loved ones happy and healthy.

Get Ready for Squash Season!!!

10/7/2020

Are you ready for the best time of the year! There so many varieties of winter squash to enjoy. Acorn squash, butternut squash, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash are all my favorites.

It’s Tomato Season!

8/17/2020

What to do with your yummy tomato harvest.

Tomatoes are in season. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you can enjoy them right off the vine. Locally grown tomatoes are also abundant right now in farmer’s markets and many grocery stores. The time is right to take advantage and cook up some delicious tomato recipes.

No-Fuss No-Cook Breakfasts

8/7/2020

Are you a little heat fatigued? Not in mood for a typical hot breakfast?

Instead of turning up the heat, try one of these no-fuss, no-cook breakfasts. Great way to start your day!

No-Fuss No-Cook Collection

Raspberry Chia Breakfast Parfait
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Overnight Bircher Muesli
Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats
Coconut Hemp Seed Breakfast Pudding

Stay cool! Fall is almost here!

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Can Smoothies be Healthy?

7/21/2020

The benefits and drawbacks of Smoothies – How to make one that is actually good for you.

Smoothies have become a very popular health trend. They are seen as the elixir of good health. They are used as an easy meal replacement or a solution to weight loss. Can it really be that simple? A glass of blended fruit may seem like an ideal way to start your day but there are benefits and drawbacks to smoothies. It depends on what you put in them.

Getting back on track with healthy habits.

6/5/2020

How are you readjusting to your new routine as we start to reopen? For some, it may be a relief that we are starting to get back to some kind of “normal” now but for some of us, it means readjusting again to another routine.

If you’ve found that you’re struggling to stay or get back on track with healthy habits, you are not alone!

Why you Should Try Sardines

6/3/2020

Sardines are a tiny fish that have a big nutritional punch. Very few other foods pack the same about of nutrients per ounce. They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and B12, calcium, and protein. They are a healthy convenient food that is simple to make and taste great.

Jicama – What is that?

6/1/2020

Are you looking to add in a new veggie? Most of us are creatures of habit when it comes to produce shopping. Carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, zucchini are all familiar safe options. For some just eating veggies is a struggle so why add in a new one. A little change is good. It helps to avoid food burn out from eating the same foods over and over. Also adding in variety will ramp up the nutrition of your diet.

I have a great one for you to try, jicama. It’s pronounced HICK-ama. Jicama is an odd globe-shaped tuber that has a bark-like skin. It’s a little intimidating but worth giving it a try.

Let’s breakdown this wonderful juicy, crunch tuber.