I love non-starchy vegetables because they are free foods, meaning you can snack on them all day. They offer so many vitamins, & minerals. In their raw state, they provide a great source of fiber getting you closer to the 35 grams you need in a day.

Health benefits have been noticed in adults that increase their physical activity by only 10 minutes a day!  We can all find 10 minutes in our day to dedicate to our health.  You decide the best time of day for you: Morning before you begin your day, during your lunch break, or end your day with a nice walk around your neighborhood.  If you already exercise regularly, good for you!  Try adding this extra 10 minutes 5 days of your week.

Many nutrition campaigns encourage eating at least 5 fruits and vegetables each day.  This week, concentrate on the fruits.  Fruits provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, water, and energy in the form of sugar.  Fructose is the natural sugar in fruits.  Our bodies break down this simple sugar to use for energy. While grocery shopping and planning your days intake, remember that lots of market fruits will equal at least 2 fruit servings.  One serving of an apple, ora...