Making healthy food choices at home starts with the choices you make at the supermarket. With over 7,000 food items to choose from, grocery shopping can be quite the challenge. Although it may seem more appealing to dine out, eating at home instead of dining out for 1 meal Read more…
With endless “to-do” lists, errands to run, family events and work deadlines, life can be overwhelming and extremely stressful at times. How do you kick back and relax without getting fired from your job or leaving civilization? The good news is, you can greatly reduce your daily stress level by incorporating the following 24 Read more…
Why wait until after the Holidays to lose weight? Kick start your nutrition before the New Year with CNK’s Top 10 Slimming Foods, as featured online in Arizona Foothills Magazine! 1. Avocado Avocados are power foods, rich in antioxidants, monounsaturated fat, potassium, vitamin E, minerals, enzymes and fiber. In fact, one Read more…
Are you looking for a healthier indulgence without skimping on flavor? The good news is, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health with this drool-inducing Roasted Peaches and Date Whipped Cream recipe. For maximum flavor and nutritional benefits, select fresh, local and organic ingredients. Roasted Peaches Read more…
Healthy snacks can provide energy and nutrients to refuel your body and brain between meals. Snacks can also help you meet your daily nutrient requirements and prevent you from overeating at your next meal. Although most people grab a granola bar, pretzels or something out of a vending machine, Read more…
Getting adequate sleep is one of the best and most enjoyable things you can do to improve your well-being. Sleep is therapeutic for the brain, transformative for the body and essential for optimal health. Sleep improves metabolism, aids weight loss, balances hormones, supports growth and healing, reduces depression and Read more…
As discussed in “4 Tips For a Better Breakfast,” one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your health and lose weight is to eat a high-protein, nutrient-dense, whole food breakfast. Together, the foods listed below can form a perfect plate to satisfy your hunger, while packing big health benefits. Protein helps Read more…
The foods we consume on a daily basis are extremely important in helping us achieve optimal health. The nutrition recommendations below for choosing better carbohydrates can help to balance hormones, support weight/fat loss, increase energy, reduce cholesterol, decrease blood sugar levels, minimize inflammation and lower blood pressure. Carbs are mostly found in plant-based Read more…
