stop eliminating foods and begin to add healthy ones instead

Adding, Not Subtracting: An Alternative Perspective on Health

For a long time now “health” has been defined by subtraction: removing weight from our bodies through rigorous exercise and removing foods from our plates. This method has proven to be ineffective as it has contributed to a slowed…

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars Love coconut and chocolate together? Got ya covered with these no bake heavenly “to-die-for’ bars. They consist of a base layer of cashews and coconut topped with a chocolate coconut frosting for a rich, delectable…

An Eating Plan That Avoids Restriction And Focuses On Addition

The fitness industry is swamped with diet plans that promise things that even the genie from Aladdin’s lamp couldn’t grant. Even worse, every single one focuses on a restriction and rules that peg you into a camp of people that…

Addition Not Restriction Is The Best Approach For Healthy Eating

Dieters and health-seekers talk freely about food elimination diets. They report leaving foods like grains, or dairy, or meats out of their diets. Or they advocate cutting carbohydrates or fats from your menu. But have you ever considered a food…

Why Dieting Doesn’t Work, And What You Can Do Instead

Diets Just Don’t Work When someone mentions to you that they are on a diet, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? In most cases, we start thinking about what they aren’t allowed to eat on their diet and…

Better Eating Through Adding Healthy Foods Not Subtracting

We have all been there. Telling ourselves that we will eat ‘No more cookies’, ‘No more late night snacks’, ‘No more sugary drinks’. If you are anything like me, this usually lasts for about a week at best before I…

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie How do you feel about smoothies? I have one almost every day – I love that they are so customizable, you can pack them with so many nutrients, and they are so easy to make.…

Create Healthier Eating Habits by Adding, Not Subtracting

Dieters and health-seekers talk freely about food elimination diets. They report leaving grains, or dairy, or meats out of their diets. Then, they debate which foods should be removed from your menu. But have you ever considered a food addition…

A Healthy Diet – Stop Subtracting And Start Adding

When it comes to trying to eat a healthier diet, many of us focus on subtracting the “bad” foods from our diet. We cut out sugar, fat, gluten, grains and processed foods, thinking that this will automatically lead to weight…

Protein Power Cashew Bars

Protein Power Cashew Bars Who doesn’t love a good protein bar? They are among the most tasty, filling, and convenient healthy snack ideas you can enjoy. If you are looking to make homemade protein bars, though, then you have…