You can buy a wheatgrass shot at juice bars and health food stores, but did you know you can make them at home for a fraction of the cost? Rich in chlorophyll, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, these simple shots can make a great addition to your wellness routine! Wheatgrass is the sprouted leaves of wheat grains and usually grows to full length within 5-7 days of planting. The grass is often used to make freeze-dried [...]
Pizza Hut: Low-Sodium Food and Drink Options (Complete List)
Fast food and quick-service restaurants are notorious for serving up some sodium-packed grub, no matter how delicious it may taste. If you’re a pizza lover who’s watching their sodium intake, you may ask yourself: can you eat pizza on a low sodium diet? And can you eat that pizza at a fast food slice shop like Pizza Hut? While it may require a little effort on your end, it is possible to enjoy a low-sodium slice [...]
Best Starbucks Frappuccino: Strawberry Creme vs Mocha Cookie Crumble
If you're looking for sweet and indulgent, it's hard to do better than Starbucks' line of frappuccinos. Whether I've had a bad day or just need a quick pick-me-up, they're right there and oh-so-inviting. My two favorites, without any question, are the Strawberry Creme and the Mocha Cookie Crumble. But there can only be one "best" - so which will it be? Let's dive in. Which is healthier? This one was a bit of a [...]
KFC: Low-Sodium Food and Drink Options (Complete List)
It’s no secret that fast food joints aren’t the best place to go in search of low sodium food. Packaged and prepared foods make up the majority of sodium in the American diet, and sodium levels tend to be especially high when it comes to meat. So if you’re a fan of KFC – which we all know dishes out that delicious, crispy fried chicken – you may have a hard time finding a low-sodium meal. What can you eat on the KFC [...]
Panera Bread: Low-Sodium Food and Drink Options (Complete List)
If you frequent Panera Bread, you probably know that the chain has a pretty extensive menu full of breakfast and lunch food, bakery items, and beverages that can cater to many different lifestyles, whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, or keto. But what about if you follow a low sodium diet? If you’re someone who’s watching your sodium intake, you may be wondering what’s offered at Panera that’s considered low sodium. We’ve [...]
Soothing Rosehip and Apple Cider Vinegar Tea
Flavorful, fruity, stunning, tart, tangy, and vibrant – rosehips create the perfect base for a warming cup of tea! And if you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up, I can’t recommend this cup of tea more! For Christmas my husband bought my mother and myself a bunch of dried teas like hibiscus, lemongrass, rosehip, and lavender. So, what was our fairly routine “teatime,” on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, became – well – [...]
