One of the easiest ways to get Back to the Basics of Nutrition is to eat Real Whole Foods. Instant Pot Black Beans, full of fiber and protein, are the perfect way to start adding whole foods into your diet. Black beans are simple to cook, inexpensive, and can be used to create so many delicious meals. Plus, they are packed with added health benefits like helping to regulate blood sugar levels, reducing triglyceride & cholesterol levels, and even help you feel full!
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Eat the Rainbow
Eat the Rainbow… have you heard of this? If you have any exposure to the wellness world, its likely you’ve heard this term, maybe even a little too much! Perhaps you’ve seen it on the cover of a magazine at the checkout counter, heard the term while watching a cooking show, or even caught it on the radio. The term seems to be everywhere nowadays.
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Daily Food Choices are an Investment in Your Future
Think of an investment in your health, like you would an investment in your wealth. Similar to how small financial contributions pay big dividends over a lifetime, the same is true when you make healthy foods choices every day. Over a lifetime these can really start to add up, leading to a better quality of life now and later on.
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Easy Kefir Fruit Smoothie
Once you start making kefir you are going to need a creative way to drink all of it! Kefir tends to be a bit sour and although some people can drink it plain, I am not one of them. Which is why I created this Easy Kefir Fruit Smoothie! It’s my favorite way to drink kefir every day. This all natural, whole food, fruit smoothie is naturally sweet and delicious without any added sugar.
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Kefir for Improved Digestion
I was recently introduced to Kefir and am a HUGE FAN! Being a vegetarian I stayed mostly in the plant-based lane for milk and yogurt. So when Kefir became popular, I never thought to give it a try. I have to admit I would occasionally bake with Buttermilk or use Real Butter in a recipe. However, those times were few and far between and I hadn’t drank milk in over 20 years.
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How to Make Kefir at Home
All you need to make Kefir at home are Kefir Grains and Organic Milk. There are two types of grains available (Milk Grains or Water Grains). Today I am sharing about Milk Grains which ferment either Dairy or Plant-Based Milk in about 24 hours and render Kefir!
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