Posts by
Candace Kennedy
Candace Kennedy
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | December 12, 2022
Mindful Tips for Healthy Holiday EatingWe all love a good holiday party. It’s a time to gather with loved ones, celebrate the season, express gratitude, and reflect on the year behind us. It is also, of course, a time where temptation is a...
Dessert
4 MIN READ | December 2, 2022
Three Dessert Ideas for a Healthier “Something Sweet”We’ve all experienced that moment at the end of a meal when you’re faced with.....
Healthy Habits
5 MIN READ | March 3, 2022
Eating to Detox: Spring Clean Your BodyYou don’t need fad diets or juice cleanses to keep your body healthy. Here are some of our favorite ways to support your body’s health by eating to detox...
Cooking Tips
4 MIN READ | April 25, 2021
4 Tips for a Healthier Summer BBQSummer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to go outdoors, light up.....
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | January 18, 2017
10 Ways to Eat More VegetablesMeals packed with fresh vegetables add lots of vitamins and minerals to your diet while also providing you with plenty of fiber and antioxidants to feel your best. Sometimes it’s difficult to get enou...
Weight Loss
4 MIN READ | September 13, 2016
10 Leafy Greens You Should EatFrom vitamins and minerals to antioxidants and phytonutrients, leafy greens are your ticket to a.....
Lunch
5 MIN READ | October 19, 2016
10 Healthy Recipes for the Beginner CookCooking at home is one of the best ways to get nutritious foods into your diet. But if you’re new to the kitchen, complicated recipes can be overwhelming. These easy-to-prepare dishes will help you ge...
5 MIN READ | May 10, 2016
How to Liven Up Your SaladGone are the days where a salad consisted of sad iceberg lettuce, a few tomato wedges, and stale croutons. Salads have a much more creative and tasty side to them. In honor of the crisp, light and fla...
4 MIN READ | July 13, 2016
How to Build a Healthy Summer PlateAre barbecues, summer picnics and beach days popping up all over your calendar? During the.....
Healthy Habits
5 MIN READ | June 9, 2016
Fish For Our FutureIf you’re passionate about sustainable food systems, you may want to pay attention to the.....
Healthy Habits
4 MIN READ | August 3, 2016
Top 5 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers’ MarketIf you’re looking for ripe, delicious and sustainable groceries, your local farmers’ market is the.....
Nutrition 101
8 MIN READ | April 1, 2016
Soak Your Beans (And Other Things You Should Know About Pulses)With over 13,000 different species, legumes are one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Their satisfying, earthy and sometimes sweet flavor add color, texture and nutrients to your plate. Wi...
4 MIN READ | April 19, 2016
How to Eat for Seasonal Allergy ReliefBirds chirping, flowers blooming, warm air and the smell of fresh cut grass -- is this what your image of spring sounds like? Or, is it more like itchy watery eyes, runny nose, and a scratchy throat?...
Nutrition 101
5 MIN READ | April 28, 2016
5 Nutrients You Should Know AboutEating enough vitamins and minerals is crucial for your body to function and thrive. Among many things, vitamins and minerals support your metabolism, boost your immunity and act as antioxidants. In t...
Nutrition 101
6 MIN READ | March 9, 2016
4 Healthy and Flavorful Herbs to Cook With TonightOne of the best ways you can add more flavor to any meal is by using herbs. Herbs aren’t just full of flavor; they're packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Since they're low-carb and low-ca...
Nutrition 101
7 MIN READ | January 28, 2016
The "Don’t Fear Fat" Series: Saturated Fats and Their Role in Overall HealthIn the spirit of upcoming American Heart Month in February, we’re doing a series on heart-healthy fats, focusing on which ones you should include in your diet and which ones you should avoid altogethe...
Nutrition 101
5 MIN READ | February 4, 2016
The "Don’t Fear Fat" Series: Meet Mono- and Poly-Unsaturated FatsThis week, in honor of American Heart Month, we’re continuing with our exploration of fats. Knowing which fats are healthy choices can easily become overwhelming. Like saturated fats, mono- and poly-u...
Nutrition 101
6 MIN READ | February 11, 2016
The "Don’t Fear Fat" Series: Why You Should Run From Trans FatIf you were around in the 80s and 90s during the low-fat and processed food crazes, chances are you’ve been exposed to some unnatural, not-so-healthy industrial fats. These fats that continue to linge...
Weight Loss
5 MIN READ | January 19, 2016
10 Tasty Post-Workout Snack IdeasYou probably already know that the macronutrients you eat before and after you workout can affect your energy levels, performance and the outcome of your efforts. You probably also already know how ov...
5 MIN READ | December 28, 2015
Set Yourself Up for a Healthy 2016If you have a cynical attitude toward health-related New Year's resolutions, you’re not alone. For many of us, they can bring up feelings of failed attempts and negative self-talk. There’s an explanat...