by Jessica Albea | Sep 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Here in Eastern North Carolina we are no stranger to hurricanes. Many of us have become quite skilled at prepping for a hurricane. However, one piece that we often overlook is a continued focus on our nutrition as we prep our pantries. It’s easy to stockpile chips,...
by Jessica Albea | Aug 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Carbs have been a very popular and controversial topic of discussion lately. Many people are trying out various different fad diets that instruct them to heavily restrict, or eliminate, their consumption of carbs. The idea that all carbs are bad for you and will cause...
by Jessica Albea | Aug 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
There’s no doubt, if you are eating a plant-based diet you’ve probably been asked where you get your protein from. Today it seems like our American culture is obsessed with protein—especially protein coming from animal products. This big push to add excess protein in...
by Jessica Albea | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
A juice cleanse describes a period of detoxing that usually involves consuming only juice for a certain length of time. The juices that a cleanse is comprised of can be any combination of both fruit and vegetable juices. During the cleansing period, it is advised to...
by Jessica Albea | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
For years it seems that the weight loss industry is obsessed with calories. Take a stroll down the grocery aisles and you’ll see packaging claiming low calorie options. Americans have become so infatuated with calories that now major restaurants have the calorie count...
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