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How to Make the Perfect Granola Recipe (Sugar-Free) | Eat Better

There’s almost a whole grocery store aisle dedicated to processed cereals. They save us time, but healthy they are not. They’re packed with: Empty calories Added sugars Added dyes Unhealthy oils Sodium Artificial preservatives And some cereals even contain an ingredient called butylated hydroxyanisole. It’s an ingredient found in antifreeze and commonly used to preserve…


The Health Benefits of Sauerkraut and How to Make It | Eat Better

We have been preserving food for a very long time. Fermenting not only keeps food edible for long periods, but also infuses it with healthy bacterial flora. This flora plays a crucial role in our digestion. Excessive antibiotic use is widespread in Western medicine. It’s also commonplace in conventionally raised livestock animals. As a result,…


A Delicious and Healthy Chocolate Smoothie | Eat Better

Who doesn’t love a good chocolate smoothie? This sweet and satisfying recipe is free of white sugar and other unnatural additives and flavors often found in this popular beverage. Sweet potato even makes an appearance, along with several other nutritious ingredients including nuts and avocado. Join Gina as she takes you through her step-by-step process…


An Introduction to Healthy Eating | Eat Better

In this episode of Eat Better, you will learn all the basics of a whole food diet. This is a traditional and sensible way of eating, perhaps how our grandparents would have eaten before the onslaught of processed food. The whole food diet is for anyone wanting to look younger, feel healthier, and live longer….


Top 10 Reasons to Eat Organic | Eat Better

Eating organic isn’t a fad. In fact, a 2019 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that sales from U.S. organic farms reached $9.9 billion, a 31 percent increase from 2016 to 2019. Whether you’re avoiding pesticides, looking for a healthier diet, or concerned about the environment, there is no shortage of reasons to eat organic…


Why Ginger Is the Ultimate Winter Ingredient (Plus Winter Wellness Tips) | Eat Better

Herbs and foods have inherent properties; however, herbs are considered to have stronger actions—so they’re often used as a supplement, while the effects of foods are somewhat weaker. There are a few exceptions, where an herb crosses the line and is also considered to be a food, which is the case with one of my…


12 Proven Health Benefits of Coffee | Eat Better

If you are interested in maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, nuts are, quite simply, a food group you need in your life. In this episode of Eat Better, we are going to talk all about coffee. The interesting thing about coffee is that it’s very healthy. It’s loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that can improve…


The 8 Most Popular Ways to Do a Low-Carb Diet | Eat Better

Low-carb diets have been popular for many decades. They used to be highly controversial but have now been gaining mainstream acceptance. Low-carb diets tend to cause more weight loss than low-fat diets, at least in the short-term. They also improve numerous health markers, such as blood triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. However,…


All About Nuts: 8 Healthiest Varieties | Eat Better

If you are interested in maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, nuts are, quite simply, a food group you need in your life. Nuts are compact and convenient and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and flavor profiles. So ask your kids what type of nuts they enjoy and add them to their diet. Nuts…


7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate | Eat Better

Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary stuff) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease. Let’s look at seven proven benefits…