I sat down with Heather Phillips to chat about her eating habits and her thoughts on healthy eating. I learned that Heather doesn’t have a particularly healthy diet; she is used to processed, chemically-filled foods. After asking about her diet, I baked two different brands of banana bread. One bread was a brand I disapproved…
Reflection
I created this blog for my FDOM class and now that the semester is coming to a close I will no longer be required to make posts. I do hope to continue writing posts though. I have a passion for health and love trying to educate and inspire others to be healthy as well. It…
Healthy Gut, Healthy Body
Having a healthy gut is optimal for a healthy body. You could be healthy in all other aspects, but if your gut is unhealthy it can wreck havoc on your body. The health of your gut is largely tied to the health of your body. So your gut could be the root of your possible…
Agave vs. Honey
I cringe every time I see agave listed in the ingredients of a product. Agave has become popular in the health community and most people use it thinking it is a better sweetener alternative. The truth though is that it’s not. It’s even worse than corn fructose syrup. People think agave is a better alternative…
My Trip to the Farmers Market
I love going to Farmers Markets all around the Austin area. This morning my friend, Victoria and I visited the Barton Creek Farmers Market.
Pasture Raised vs Cage Free Eggs
One of the biggest concerns these days is buying cage free eggs. The problem with this though is cage free doesn’t mean what most people think it means. It has already been established that the conventional eggs on the market are not good for us. The fact that hens are confined in cages and are…
Wild Caught vs. Farm Raised
Salmon is a great meal and has a lot of benefits for your body. It’s rich in omega-3s which is great for the function of your brain. It’s also a heart healthy food and has even been linked to helping out a person’s eyes. There are so many benefits from eating salmon, but the most important…
Nice Cream
Nice cream is the simple, healthy, dairy free version of ice cream. Bananas are the sole ingredient that goes into this recipe, so you can make and eat as much as you want guilt free! There are many reasons to choose nice cream over your conventional ice creams. Most ice creams on the market are…
Spotlight Blog: Realfoodology
One of my favorite health bloggers on the internet is Realfoodology aka Courtney Swan. I contribute a lot to her for opening my eyes and starting me on my health journey. I have been following her on social media for years now. A band I listened to was continuously tagging her in posts. I checked her out…
Switch Your Cooking Oil (plus a simple popcorn recipe)
One simple tip is to switch out your current cooking oil for coconut oil or avocado oil. The reason these two oils are a better option is because they have a higher smoke point than other cooking oils. Coconut oil has a smoke point of 400°F and avocado oil has a smoke point of 520°F….
Leave the Junk, Keep the Food
I’m Maddy and I’m a 21 year old college student. All my life I have been an avid junk food eater. I grew up having a fast metabolism, so I could pretty much eat whatever I wanted while staying thin. After turning 18 and consistently feeling sluggish, I realized it was time to make a…
Real Food, Same Taste 