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Foods That Calm Your Nerves | Eat Better

Did you know it’s possible to eat and drink yourself to a better state of mind? One way is having berries, a super rich source of vitamin C, and vitamin C has a long history as a stress reducer. On this episode of Eat Better, we are going to look at foods that calm your…


Top 5 Longevity Foods to Postpone Aging | Eat Better

On this episode of Eat Better, we are going to get some tips on eating our way to a longer and more vibrant life. In the simplest terms, long life is all about diet and lifestyle. People who live for a long time (or super-agers as we call them) tend to eat fewer calories and…


15 Foods That Are Bad for Your Health (Avoid Them!) | Eat Better

There is a lot of confusion out there about which foods are healthy and which are not. In this episode of Eat Better, we will go over 15 foods that are considered very unhealthy. If you want to lose weight and avoid chronic disease, then you shouldn’t eat much of these foods. In many cases,…


A Delicious Hot Pot Dish for a Cold Night | Eat Better

Winter is a good time for reflection, contemplation, and looking within. It is the time to focus on nurturing and recharging ourselves for the next burst of growth and outward activity in spring. In traditional cultures, when people lived in close harmony with nature, they ate different foods. What they ate depended on the season,…


Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes With Greek Yoghurt and Berries | Eat Better

Breakfast is an important meal to get right. We need a good balance of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, good fats, amino acids, and antioxidants. Why? Because our body does not produce these nutrients. We need to add them to our diet. In terms of breakfast, pancakes are one of those things we eat all the…


Chia Seed Pudding Three Ways: Tropical, Berry, and Chocolate | Eat Better

Everyone loves a good snack, but unfortunately, when the “snack attack” comes, we usually make poor choices and end up regretting it later. Fortunately, with a bit of preparation, you can put together a healthy, delicious, and filling snack that will keep your body and brain sharp for at least a couple of hours. Nutrient-dense…


A Delightful Autumn Fruit Salad With Quinoa | Eat Better

On this episode of Eat Better, we’re going to make a beautiful in-season fruit salad. But not just any fruit salad. This one has a star ingredient, and an unlikely one at that: Quinoa! Quinoa is a whole grain, and whole grains are essential for a balanced diet. Quinoa is rich in fiber, which will…


A Norwegian-Inspired Breakfast Board | Eat Better

Norwegians love to start their day with a good breakfast. What they eat and how they lay it out on the table doesn’t change too much from house to house. In this episode of Eat Better, I’ve taken all the goodies from their breakfast spread and assembled them onto a breakfast board. I’ve also removed…


How To Make the Perfect Green Smoothie | Eat Better

In this episode of “Eat Better,” I’m going to introduce you to the classic green smoothie. This is a great option for when you need a healthy breakfast or snack. It will keep you away from ice cream and cookies, which you don’t want because that food will cause you fatigue and irritability from the…


A Classic Detox Soup: Tomato, Capsicum, and Fennel | Eat Better

It’s estimated that we unknowingly consume almost 4 liters (4 quarts) of pesticides each year. Not only that, but we take in over 10 pounds of food additives! Not to mention the water we drink, the air we breathe, and all the toxic cleaning products. Detoxing is not a fad, it’s a necessity. It’s a…