Category: Health Tips

Should You Buy Organic Produce? A simple explanation.

It can be confusing with all of the different labels out there to know when to buy organic produce, conventional, local, all-natural (the list could go on!). The question of organic versus conventional is one of the most common questions I get asked and the answer isn’t exactly black and

What produce is in season? (Spring fruits & vegetables guide)

Spring is full of delicious flavor, so let’s break down some of the most popular produce in this season and how to incorporate it into your kitchen! While you can enjoy most fruits and vegetables year round, there’s something special about eating seasonally. When produce is in season, it is

7 Easy Ways to Cook with Ginger this Winter

Without a doubt, winter brings on colds and sicknesses, but I’ve got 7 easy ways to cook with ginger to help give your immune system a boost. These seven recipes featuring ginger will help prepare your body for cold and flu season. This time of year is especially important to

How to Pick Produce at the Grocery Store

Do you know how to pick produce or do you just wing it? With summer right around the corner, new fruits and vegetables will be in season soon! Some of my favorite summer fruits and veggies are watermelon, avocado, mango, pineapple, corn, and squash. When produce is in season, it

What are superfoods and how do I incorporate them into my diet?

Spoiler alert, you are probably eating superfoods and not even knowing it. A superfood is defined as “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.” Nutritionally and scientifically speaking, there’s no such thing as a superfood. Rather, it’s a term created to market and sell certain

3 Ways to Stay Healthy While Working From Home

Do you feel like it’s harder to stay healthy while working from home? Does it feel like your healthy habits are slipping away? With lines blurred between work and home life, it can feel more exhausting and stressful working from home. In the beginning of the pandemic, it felt like

7 tips for cutting sugar down in your diet

7 Ways to Cut Down on Sugar in Your Diet

You’re not a lone if you struggle to cut down on sugar in your diet. Eating sugary foods might feel satisfying at first, but can do a lot of harm to the body over time. It’s the one food group that many of us crave due to its addictive nature.

5 Step Plan to Master Modern Meal Prep - FitLiving Eats by Carly Paige - carrot cake overnight oats and pinterest image

5 Steps to Master Modern Meal Prep

If you think you don’t have time to meal prep, think again. It becomes a choice of priority, not time. When it comes to healthier habits, meal prep is key! I’ve got a five step plan for you to master modern meal prep that doesn’t require hours spent in the

FitLiving Eats by Carly Paige - Tips For Transitioning to Plant-Based Meals for the Non-Vegan-Pin

5 Tips For Transitioning to Plant-Based Meals for the Non-Vegan

Transitioning to plant-based meals as a non-vegan doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Remember, no one said you have to be vegan in order to reap the benefits of plant-based foods. At least that’s my philosophy. Incorporating plant-based meals into your diet can lead to so many health benefits while also

7 Simple Swaps for a Healthier Cup of Coffee

You might benefit from one (or all) of these 7 simple swaps for a healthier cup of coffee if you are you a “coffee with your creamer” kind of person. Coffee can be a healthy part of a nutritious lifestyle if consumed in moderation. What you put in your coffee