kristen mitteness

Eating a healthy meal does not have to be hard, it simply takes a bit of effort. Let's go back to the basics with these simple steps....

Maintaining a healthy gut is the number one step in maintaining good health. Your gut is your first line of defense from anything you...

We often think of diet as a 4-letter word. To you, it might have a negative connotation. But, your diet is simply the food you choose to...

I recently introduced you to what it means to be chronically inflamed and how it very negatively affects your body. In addition to...

inflammation noun in·flam·ma·tion \ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən\ From the Merriam-Webster dictionary: inflammation is "a local response to cellular...

For so long we thought fat was the enemy. I get it. Fat is an f-word. When we think of the word fat we think of something being big or...

For one to truly be healthy, the gut has to be healthy. The foods we choose to eat tell our bodies, internally, what is going on,...

Every time you eat something you body releases digestive enzymes to break the food down so it can be properly utilized by the body. This...

I rarely drink smoothies. It's only when I'm a bit dehydrated that I find myself craving one. I'm not a fan of drinking my food for a few...

We often appreciate the temperatures going up, the sun shining and longer days this time of year. One thing many people don’t appreciate?...

Eggs are a fantastic food - delicious and nutritious! They are a great source of animal protein, quality fat, vitamins A and B-12. The...

Beginning on Monday, September 7th, I am embarking on a 10 day detox. Detoxification—the elimination of toxic wastes—has been used to...

When you hear the word “cholesterol” what thoughts come to mind? Artery clogging? Heart attack? Poor health? Would it surprise you if I...

Why should we even consider taking vitamins? Can’t we get all of our nutrients from food? Unfortunately for us today, the nutrients in...

Eating fruits and vegetables that have been grown in quality soil and are pesticide free is ideal. Meat from animals that have been...

Dietary sufficiency of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids is essential for proper function of every cell, tissue, organ and gland in the...

You’ve probably heard plenty about protein, carbohydrates and fat, but do you actually know what they are? Let me break them down for...

No supplement can ever replace an optimal diet. So, you choose to eat plenty of vegetables and fruit, quality proteins and fats and drink...

So you’re trying to eat healthier. Things are going well until you see the Oreo’s in the cupboard. Or until 10:00 pm and you realize you...

Looking for something to do with all of the fresh dill you have? Make this easy dressing! It's excellent on chicken or fish. Ingredients...