Sauces, spreads and seasonings are a great way to add some zip to a meal, and it can be convenient to buy them instead of making them from scratch. Unfortunately, a lot of store-bought condiments and dressings (even many targeting health-conscious consumers) are filled will additives. From added sugars, MSG
Minimize processed foods, cook more meals from scratch…we know, we know. But let’s be honest, making the transition away from packaged, processed foods is tough - they’re convenient and comfortable, I get it. However, homemade versions are often cheaper, almost always taste better and really aren’t difficult to make.
When I purchased my Instant Pot a few years ago I didn’t think twice about having the Yogurt function included because I knew I would never make homemade yogurt. Bacteria, fermentation, boil, cool, incubate…so much potential room for error…no thanks. However, I finally got up the nerve to give it
We North Carolinians frequently find ourselves in the paths of hurricanes. And, this year was no different. Much of our state is still recovering from Hurricane Florence with many residents still unable to return to their flooded or ravaged homes. Our hearts and prayers remain with our fellow NC families
Trying to clean up your snacks but struggling to decipher which store-bought options are truly clean and nutritious? We scoured the stores and web and came up with this list of travel-friendly, no refrigeration required snack discoveries (tasted tested and approved!) as well as a few recommendations to help you
It’s been quite an interesting Winter, one that was predicted by the Farmer’s Almanac to be cold and wet. Cold? Not so much. Wet? Painfully so! Parts of it have been beautiful, though, including an unexpected snow storm in January that covered our area in 10 – 12 inches of
With Valentine’s Day just a week away, many of you might already be thinking about the treats that tend to come along with this holiday. Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we all love a little special treat now and then. While I don’t believe that you have to
Non-dairy milks are becoming more and more popular. Have you seen all the options at the grocery store lately? There are so many! Unfortunately, many of those options contain ingredients we may not want to have on a regular basis, like added sugar, gums, stabilizers or other fillers. Plus they
No time to prepare healthy meals during the week? Find yourself eating out more often than you’d like or skipping meals altogether because you don’t have food in the fridge? Wondering how to make eating real, whole food easier? Batch cooking is your new secret weapon!
Close your eyes and envision opening a bag of popcorn just out the microwave, watching the steam escape and inhaling the unforgettable aroma of delicious, buttery popcorn. Does your mouth immediately start to water? Does your mind wander to childhood memories? Now, where’s the popcorn?!
May is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month (GEHFM) and to help recognize the efforts of getting {and keeping} employees happy, healthy and fit, SAS is hosting a 1 Day Clean Eating Challenge on Thursday, May 18th. (If you are participating in GEHFM activities, this counts as one point!)
With the holidays, and all the tempting sweets and treats that come along with it, behind us, now is the perfect time to kick start the New Year with a clean slate. No matter what your goals or resolutions are this year, eating more fresh, whole foods is an excellent
