What is Dietary Fiber?

Kerry McClure – Practical Wellness January 30, 2014 · What is Dietary Fiber? Fiber comes from plant-based foods. Fibers are the stems, seeds, skins, and supporting structure of the leaves. It is the part of the plant that the body cannot digest. There are two...

Baked Sweet Potato with Maple-Oat Crumble

I love sweet potatoes. The nutrient-density, color, texture and taste of these potatoes is hard to pass up. They are great for breakfast, snack, lunch, or dinner. Yep, I said breakfast! Here is a creative way to get your fiber and protein in the morning…. Baked...

Brain Booster

Grab something to boost your brain in the morning – almonds, yogurt, and a thermos of green tea. A handful of almonds, a cup of yogurt, and a thermos of green tea are a healthy combination of nutrients, including protein and the mineral manganese. Almonds are made up...

Almond Milk

Almond milk is one of my favorite dairy-free milk alternatives. When buying almond milk at the store, I always look for organic and unsweetened. However, the best Almond Milk is the kind you make yourself! If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out! Homemade almond...