Rest, Relax, and Reset – Top Spring Health & Wellness Products

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After a whirlwind winter season (with a running or fitness event nearly every weekend paired with loads of family activities), I totally need a break!!!

babbleboxxofficial sent me a box full of products for a  “Spring Reset.”  Head over to thefitfork.com to read more about it all, but in a nutshell:
 Vorrtman Wafters, Wonderbelly antacid, Kennisngton Books, Elysium Health

I’d love to be at a beach right about now (that will happen in June), but a staycation at home is what I’ll have to make the most of! So thankful for finding new Health, Wellness and Relaxation products to help me reset, refresh, and renew!

Suspense books "On the Line" and  "Those Empty Eyes" from Kennsignton PRess

Kicking back on the couch to reach a book is pure heaven, and something I don’t get to do much due to a crazy, busy life.  However, reading is a healthy escape and scheduled distraction from the stress of everyday life. In fact, a 2009 study at the University of Sussex found that recreational reading can reduce stress as much as 68%.  

Recreational reading relaxes your muscles and lowers heart rate, but I’m not going to lie – the suspenseful new books from best-selling authors, Charlie Donlea and Fern Michaels, got me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! Lol, but in a GOOD WAY! Both books, Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea and On the Line by Fern Michaels, were suspenseful but fun and exciting to read . . . and live vicariously in the action while sipping on an iced-tea safely at home!

Look for Those Empty Eyes on Amazon or in an Indie Bookstore

Look for On the Line on Amazon or in an Indie Bookstore

Voortman Bakery sugar free cookies and wafers

Oh, and the new Zero Sugar Mini Wafers from Voortman®  –  LOVE!!!! These yummy, bite-sized, zero-sugar wafers have no artificial flavors or colors, no high-fructose corn syrup and are sold in resealable, snacker-friendly stand-up bags. Vanilla and Cocoa Zero Sugar Mini Wafers are new and delish, and I’m also a fan of the Zero Sugar Mini Cookies in Iced Oatmeal and Shortbread.

Voortman Bakery zero sugar cookies and wafers
Cookie time with Voortman®, a zero sugar and better-for-you snack! 


Also, taking care of my digestive health is a priority this spring. I do have an issue with reflux and indigestion and have for a long time, ugh! Typically, it’s only in the middle of the night (but sometimes when working out) and triggers for me are eating too much at dinner, or eating bothersome foods like coffee, tomato sauce, spicy foods – and even some healthy foods like broccoli.  

Wonderbelly Antacid

I’m proactive about my digestive issues, avoiding these triggers as much as possible – but sometimes life just gets in the way (like I really want that pizza for dinner!) or reflux just pops up unexpectedly from stress. I take over-the-counter antacid products, but was always concerned about the label ingredients – talc, dyes, gluten and other allergens, synthetic sweeteners and more.

Wonderbelly Antacid

I’m so thankful to have found  Wonderbelly Antacid™! It fights heartburn, acid indigestion and a “meh” belly with the same effective, active ingredient as many of the leading brands yet doesn’t have the yucky ingredients I had been questioning and wary of in the mainstream products. I’ve tried the new Fruity Cereal (which you can find exclusively at Target) as well as the Strawberry Milkshake flavor. I keep a bottle in my medicine cabinet, by my bedside (and even a few in my purse) at all times!

Special Deal:Text your receipt to 507-652-5235 to receive $5 back on your Wonderbelly purchase – Now available in select Target stores and on Target.com!

Also during my reset week, I decided to take a closer look at my overall health and how I’m doing as keep getting more seasoned (I’ll be 56 in July).  I took a home test from Elysium Health – their Index- Biological Age Test. It was super simple to take at my convenience. After abstaining from food or drink for 30 minutes, I just left a saliva sample in the provided test tube and then dropped in the mailbox. Within the month, I will receive a report with test results covering 10 different aspects of aging that are analyzed through my DNA. 

 Elysium Health - Index, a biological age test to take at home and mail back

This data from Elysium Health will help me understand various markers on how I’m aging – because every person’s aging journey is unique. You can’t just measure aging chronologically – it’ really has more to do with how your body performs and functions. The Index biological age test will report scores on how my brain, heart, metabolism and other systems are performing and also provide evidence-backed suggestions on how to incorporate healthier habits and optimize my lifestyle for maximum longevity. I feel like I’m already doing pretty well at the aging game, but I’m super curious to see what my test results say! When you know better, you do better – and I want to live to 100 years,  happy and healthy!

Special Deal: If you use code GETINDEX50, you can save $50 on your own Index test from Elysium Health.

 Elysium Health - Index, a biological age test to take at home and mail back

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7-Day Spring Reset for Heathier, Happier Living

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Spring is here, it’s a time for renewal, cleansing and getting a fresh start! I’m sharing seven achievable, actionable steps you can take over the next week to head into the season (and the rest of your life feeling great).  I’ve incorporated several of my favorite new products in this Spring Reset and I encourage you to check them out!

I’ve listed each Spring Reset activity by a day, you can choose to focus on one thing a day, or kick them off all at once for the week. And, of course, after the week is over, you’ll be feeling so great and motivated that you won’t toss out the new routine – KEEP IT UP!

Spring is here, time for a refreshing health reset! I’m suggesting 7 easy-to-implement ideas to improve your overall wellness. Start one a day, or all at once – but after you get started you’ll want to keep up these nutrition and exercise changes that improve your life for the better.

Day 1 – Drink at least one more glass of water. In general, a good rule of thumb is to consume about one ounce of water per body pound of weight, a little more or less depending on diet, exercise and weather conditions. So, for a 125lb person, that equates to nearly 1 gallon of water (a gallon has 128 ounces). Drinking enough water will fill you up, flush you out, and keep your brain and body operating for peak performance. If you start to get bored with plain water, add a squeeze of citrus to liven things up. Also, other liquids (without caffeine) can count toward your water intake – but keep the focus on water.  

Day 2 – Add a new vegetable or veggie recipe to your menu. Strive for at least 5 servings of vegetables per day to fill you up with dietary fiber and help you reach your nutritional goals. For every 1000 calories you consume, you should be eating 14g of dietary fiber and plants are the most efficient way to get this done. A rainbow of produce keeps meals from getting boring and ensures you are benefiting from a range of micronutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other essential plant compounds.  In addition to shopping for fresh vegetables, keep your freezer and pantry stocked with lots of veggie choices – a pouch of cauliflower rice is one of my favorite grab-and-fix starters for an easy meal.

Day 3 – Make snack time count. Often snacking gets a bad rap, but it does have benefits if you make smart choices! Snaking can give you a boost of energy between meals, curb your appetite and prevent overeating at next meal, and offer extra nutrients to fill in any gaps in your daily intake, and provide additional functional benefits.

Core Bars for gut health. Made with healthy functional ingredients for better snacking.

Grabbing a “bar” for a snack is an easy and popular choice. However, you want to make sure that bar is not really just a sugary candy bar with a healthy-sounding name and feel-good wrapper. Instead, check out the bars from CORE Foods, they stand up to my “smart” test. CORE Bars are tasty, plant-powered, organic, refrigerated bars that provide beneficial nutrition and immune support with a combination of probiotics and prebiotic fiber to support gut health and overall well-being.

There are several types of bars from CORE Foods, really something for every dietary preference and mood. Lately, I’ve been fueling up and chilling out with the Adaptogen Bars with a blend of Reishi and lion’s mane mushrooms to help support the nervous system, and promote calm. Even though I don’t follow a Keto diet, per se, I do also love their Keto Bars because there is absolutely no added sugar and only 3g net carbs overall.  Too much sugar of any kind can really do a number on your body, but these bars use allulose, a non-artificial sweetener that tastes like sugar but isn’t processed in your body like sugar.   

You can find CORE Bars in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, on corefoods.com, or on Amazon.

Day 4 – Clean up your vitamin and supplement “cabinet”. Do you have bottles of this and that, stuff you started and never finished? Also toss out expired vitamins and supplements, vitamins with too much added sugar, and also those supplements you can’t remember why you’re taking it, or can’t stand the taste of. Personally, I’m a huge fan of gummy chew-type supplements because they aren’t hard to swallow, taste good, and I know I’ll keep up with the routine. I’ve been incorporating fruit-powered vitamin chews from The Secret Nature of Fruit ®  into my daily wellness routine and love them. Fruit is the first ingredient on the nutrition label so they are pleasantly sweet, but not in an “added sugar” or “fake sugar” sort of way – it’s just natural fruit. In fact, fruit is the 1st ingredient and they remind me more of “fruit leather” with a great texture rather than sticky candy-like gummies. Every supplement is non-GMO, vegan, gluten free, and contain no processed or refined sugars, synthetic fillers, waxes or syrups.

Secret Nature of Fruit gummy vitamins -- functional ingredients for better living.  Lower in sugar, and made with real fruit (that's the very first ingredient)

Available on Amazon and at select retailers like Hy-Vee and Giant Eagle, these functional chew supplements help your body and mind thrive with help from key ingredients, vitamins, minerals, adaptogens – and with no added sugars or fake sugars. The “Beauty” Fruit Powered Vitamin Chews have a yummy strawberry & pomegranate taste and a brimming with Vitamins A & E, Biotin, and CoQ10 to help promote healthy hair, skin and nails along with a host of antioxidants to help keep your completion clear. The Energy” Fruit Powered Vitamin Chews offer a blend of B12, Iron, and Ashwagandha for vitality, stress-relief, and long-lasting energy.

Day 5 – Move more! There is arguing that exercise is essential for good health. You have the chance to live longer, your mood is better, incidence of chronic health conditions and certain cancers are reduced, and so on. There are literally thousands of scholarly articles on the subject. In a nutshell, aim to exercise 50 to 300 minutes per week at a moderate-intensity effort (like biking or gardening) OR 75 to 150 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity activity (like running or HIIT workouts). If you are new to a fitness routine, see your doctor and ease in. A good goal to have is 10,000 steps per day. If you’re not there yet, start with a 5,000 thousand steps per day (or fewer if struggling) and add another 1,000 to your goal every week.   

Day 6 – Eliminate (or at least reduce) alcohol consumption. I’m not necessarily against an every now and then social drink, but for the most part I think that it’s best to stay away. Even drinking just one to two servings of alcohol a day adds extra calories to your diet, enhances food cravings, and slows down metabolism. It also affects your sleep, your mood, your skin, your sex drive, your cognitive performance, increases incidence of certain cancers and the list goes on. And, even if it isn’t alcohol isn’t a “problem” for you, you likely know someone who has addictive behaviors with it. (Note: If you need serious help, please contact your physician.)

Want to celebrate but skip the alcohol, empty calories and headache? Soulless ginger ale is a grown-up soft drink that is alcohol free yet bubbly, delicious and lower in sugar. Cheers.

Sometimes I want a little “something” to drink while socializing or even kicking back to decompress after a hard day. Non-alcoholic drinks like Soulless Ginger Ale are a smart choice. No buzz, no hang-over, no-worries, just a yummy, low-sugar fizzy beverage that lets me celebrate being healthy.  Every real fruit-juice flavored variety of incidence Souless Ginger Ale starts with fresh, cold-press ginger with a hint of sugar (only 6g per can).  It’s keto-friendly, vegan and is a real ginger ale!

Day 7 – Log enough sleep!  Getting enough sleep can be hard in the Spring, especially from re-adjusting to Daylight Savings Time, staying up too late or travel weariness during Spring Break, and trying to keep up with getting taxes done, work deadlines in Q2, or the last push through to the school year finish line. Strive for eight hours of sleep per night, or at least seven.  If you are not getting close to that try these things:

  • Hit the hay 15 – 30 minutes earlier at night.
  • Avoid naps in afternoon so you will fall asleep more promptly at night.
  • Avoid mental distractions 30 minutes before bed like bright lights, cell phones, television, etc.
  • Don’t exercise in the evening, if possible.
  • Don’t over-eat in the evening, consume caffeine, or eat spicy food or other foods that may cause reflux or gut distress.

Nutritious Pantry Staples for Quick Meals & Snacks

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March is National Nutrition Month. It’s a great time to become better informed about your food choices and make any tweaks necessary to support healthful eating that fuels your body and goals.

March is National Nutrition Month, a great time make informed food choices and add better-for-you staples to the pantry. Find out my must-have condiments, prepped whole grains, and nuts I keep on hand for easy meal and snack making.

For example, my goal is to eat a balanced diet rich in lean proteins, fruits and veggies, and whole-grain carbs to give me enough energy to perform my runs and workouts along with the proper nutrients to recover quickly. I like making homemade meals, but often convenience is king. However, I’m not willing to scrap my nourishing meals for takeout, so I keep my pantry stocked with quality convenience foods, condiments and better-for-me snacks to help ensure success.

Nutritious Pantry Staples for Quick Meals & Snacks  

is Organic Coconut Aminos from Coconut Secret -- organic, non GMO, lower sodium, soy free. A great substitute for soy sauce.
Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos are a lower sodium, soy-free way to add flavor!

Coconut Aminos: One of my must-have pantry staples is Organic Coconut Aminos from Coconut Secret. For those of you who don’t do soy products or are being mindful of salt consumption, this soy sauce alternative really delivers that slightly sweet yet savory punch of umami you crave from a condiment. Made from hand-harvested, naturally fermented organic coconut blossoms, the only other ingredient in Coconut Aminos, is just a hint of sea salt. Coconut Aminos has 72% less sodium than the leading soy sauce brand. It’s also gluten-free, msg-free, has no added sugar, and is Whole30 approved. A 1:1 ratio soy sauce replacement, I use Organic Coconut Aminos in so many ways including in my ramen bowls, in marinades and glazes for grilling and oven roasting, and in veggie skillets.

Mighty Sesame Organic Tahini is a delicious seed based product ready to drizzle on salads, sandwiches and more thanks to the awesome squirt bottle.
I love how Might Sesame Co. Tahini comes in a squirt bottle – so convenient!

Tahini:  It’s amazing what kind of amazingly flavorful dishes you can create in a flash with a bottle of Mighty Sesame Organic Tahini. If you’re not familiar with tahini, it’s a creamy product made from sesame seeds. The squeeze-bottle on the Mighty Sesame Harissa Tahini is SO CONVENIENT and VERSATILE — it’s shelf-stable, always creamy, always drizzle-ready and is kicked up with a little bit of roasted chili pepper! There is no gunky stirring and spooning from a jar like I’ve persevered with other tahini brands. Perfect to drizzle on salads, grain bowls, tacos and raw veggie snacking for a boost of flavor, healthy fats and extra protein (7g per serving). Suitable for vegan, glute-free, dairy-free, kosher, and halal diets.

Minute rice cups and brown rice & quinoa cups can be made in 60 seconds. Simple ingredients, nothing artificial, no weird processing. The cups are BPA free and can be recycled.
Oh, hello! Wholesome whole grains in 60 seconds with Minute rice cups!

Pre-Cooked Grains: Keeping shelf-stable, pre-cooked grains (like rice and quinoa) in the pantry allows for quick, creative meal-making on even the busiest nights. I’ve stocked up with Minute rice cups, they are easily made in the microwave in about 60 seconds, perfectly portioned so I don’t overeat, and feature just quality rice – no weird chemicals, harmful ingredients, or weird processing methods. Even the plastic cups are BPA-free and can be recycled.  The Minute Basmati microwavable rice cups offer that nutty, aromatic rice experience that’s hard to resist and Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa microwavable rice cups have a delightful texture with chewy brown rice and crunchy quinoa. Both are non-GMO, preservative-free, MSG-free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free and suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. These easy rice cups are a smart and simple way to add the beneficial nutrients, like fiber from whole grains, into your busy lifestyle.

Looking for a vegan nutella? Classic Hazelnut Spread from Nutiva is a win-win with delicious creamy hazelnut taste and 40% less sugar than the leading brand.
Yes, please! Nutiva Hazelnut Spread with 40% less sugar than the leading brand.

Nut-based Spreads: Naturally, almond butter, cashew butter and peanut butter are always stocked in my pantry – -but sometimes something chocolatey can really sooth that sweet tooth!  When cravings hit, I grab a jar of Nutiva Organic Classic Hazelnut Spread from the pantry. It’s creamy, it’s decadent-tasting, it’s delicious all while being a product I can feel good about eating. Not only does it have 40-percent less sugar that the leading brand (that’s huge!), it’s non-GMO, suitable for vegan diets and the hazelnuts are harvested in a way that is rainforest and orangutan safe.  My favorite ways to enjoy this vegan nutella -like spread is to smear it on whole-grain toast, drizzle on my oatmeal, or use as a dip for fruit!

Flavored nuts that are mess free? RECIPE 33 infused almonds are nutritious, delicious and don't leave unwanted residue on your fingers.
The first rule of game night is to always have nuts nearby! RECIPE 33 infused almonds keep my hands neat and are yummy to eat!

Nuts: I LOVE nuts, especially almonds! They store so well in the pantry and are a good source of grab-and-go nutrients including fiber, protein, vitamin e and more. A favorite brand is RECIPE 33 infused almonds, not only for the inherent benefits of nuts, but also because the are flavored yet mess free! A proprietary, small-batch process takes real ingredients to infuse flavor into each almond without artificial flavors or additives. The result is an amazingly flavorful snack that leaves no messy, oily, sticky or other unwanted residue on your hands. These mess free almonds are so perfect for squashing hunger when out and about (I keep a bag in my purse), on salads and other recipes, or for charcuterie boards!  Save $2 on any 4-ounce infused almond bag with code Try RECIPE33. SHOP HERE

Benefits of GanedenBC30® Probiotics for Runners and Athletes

This post has been sponsored by GanedenBC30® through Kitchen PLAY.

“Digestive wellness” has been trending now for a few years, especially the use of probiotics to help support a healthy and active lifestyle. Unlike some of the weird and potentially dangerous nutrition advice on the uptick, probiotics have been around since the dawn of time, are safe to use, and are backed by volumes of serious scientific research.

"I'm Using products featuring the GanedenBC30 probiotic to support my healthy active lifestyle," says Jennifer Fisher of TheFitFork.com

As a life-long runner and competitive athlete, I believe my diet is equally as important as my training. I strive to eat a balanced and functionally beneficial diet that supports my fitness goals – complex carbs from fruits, veggies and whole grains; a variety of lean proteins; heart healthy fats; specific micronutrients targeted to my needs and the like! I also rely on probiotics to help support the optimal functioning of my body and recently discovered the shelf-stable probiotic,GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086). Read on to learn more about this natural probiotic ingredient which is conveniently found in many of my favorite brands of foods and beverages.

 While I like to have fun, I take my recreational activities seriously – I’ve been doing all this sporty stuff for my entire life and train hard, rest easy, and eat clean. When I need convenience in my diet (like packing snacks for an adventure race or fully embracing rest mode and avoiding cooking duties), it’s reassuring to know there is a probiotic strain available to support my lifestyle needs in easy-to-find, easy-to-fix, easy-to-store products that taste great too – like that chocolate protein muffin I’m snacking on (top pic) that is fortified with GanedenBC30.

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So, what are probiotics anyway and why do I need them? Simply put, probiotics are helpful bacteria that live in the gut and do beneficial things for the body. Having bacteria in your gut sounds a bit gross, but the human body has trillions of good bacteria cells that live in and on our bodies. When in balance, the flora help ensure we are functioning at our best. However, everyday lifestyle stressors can disrupt gut microbiota and this can impact overall health and wellness. Antagonists to a healthy gut environment include the use of antibiotics and certain other medications, hormonal changes, a poor diet, illness, aging, stress and travel. Regularly taking a probiotic can be a safe and effective way to take your health and wellness to the next level.

How can probiotics help me as a runner, athlete or active and on-the-go person? While probiotics won’t directly make you run faster, jump higher, or swim longer, they will help keep your body’s systems functioning at their best, optimizing your health – which all indirectly allows you to train harder and recover faster.  There is no denying that a healthy athlete is a better athlete, at least that’s my experience. As a hardcore fitness enthusiast, who has high expectations on my body to perform well, I am particularly interested in how probiotics (especially GanedenBC30) provide:

  • Digestive System Support: As a runner, I don’t need tummy troubles or a surprise call from nature when out on a run and GanedenBC30 has been shown to help support digestive comfort and improve stooling habits.
  • Immune System Support: It’s common for endurance athletes to catch colds or other illnesses right after a race or during periods of over-training. As beneficial as exercise is for the body, it’s also a stressor that requires adequate recovery.  A significant portion of our immunity (up to 70%) can be linked to the helpful flora in our gut – these microscopic super-heroes facilitate an environment where your immune system can do its job better, making you more resilient in the process.

 Check out the research studies on GandedenBC30 and assess the merits of this probiotic for yourself.

What foods are probiotics found in? Not too long ago, probiotics (because they are “alive”) were typically only found in refrigerated products like yogurt, kefir, kombucha and other fermented foods. Also, probiotics in capsule, tablet or “pearl” form have been available, but for me that was always a hard pill to swallow (pun intended, lol)! The good news is that the GanedenBC30 is a spore-forming probiotic, which means it can survive harsh preparation processes (think boiling or freezing), which means it can be used to add probiotics to your everyday foods and beverages.  

Product categories GanedenBC30 can be found in include teas and coffee; juices and smoothies; powdered and liquid beverages; snacks, dips, spreads and baked goods; frozen foods and desserts; plus, gummies and confectionary!

Are all probiotics the same? NO! There are many, many, MANY strains and no two from the same bacterial species are exactly alike. This means, the benefits and characteristics of a specific probiotic strain can vary, and data from one strain can’t be used to support the benefits, safety and efficacy of another.  Make sure to check out all of the benefits and research on GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086) and/or other probiotic strain before starting a regimen to ensure it will adequately meet your needs.

What makes GanedenBC30® different? Unlike sensitive vegetative probiotics in things like yogurt, GanedenBC30 is a spore-forming probiotic, which means it has a protective shell allowing it to better survive extreme temperatures – like microwaves, boiling water, and the freezer. This makes it very versatile and a quality-consistent ingredient in consumer food products – like teas, baking mixes, and other things that face extreme temperature change in some other way. GanedenBC30 can also survive stomach acid allowing the bacteria to successfully travel down into your intestines where they team up with your own bacteria. Non-spore, vegetative probiotics are much more fragile and often fail to survive these internal and external challenges, meaning few of them arrive in the gut still alive. Research has shown that GanedenBC30 is an effective probiotic choice that supports digestive health and  immune health– all in easy-to-source consumer products found in most markets and online.

GanedenBC30 is a probiotic ingredient found in many healthy food, packaged and frozen foods, drinks and consumer snack products found at the grocery store.
Here are a few products I love featuring GanedenBC30. This safe and effective probiotic is found in 1,000 leading food, beverage and companion animal products around the world.

To determine if a consumer product is made with the ingredient GanedenBC30, simply flip the item over to the nutrition and ingredient label and look for the GanedenBC30 logo

To determine if a consumer product is made with the ingredient GanedenBC30, simply flip the item over to the nutrition and ingredient label and look for the GanedenBC30 logo

Is GanedenBC30® safe?Yes, research shows this spore-forming probiotic is safe for everyone including children, adults and seniors. It is gluten-free, non-allergenic, vegan, and Kosher and Halal certified. Foods fortified with GanedenBC30 can be eaten daily without worry of having too much. However, if you have specific health concerns, please consult with your medical professional for further advice. 

Improving gut health is a goal in 2021 for me. I’ve done pretty well taking care of myself in this way in the past, but there is always room for improvement. Improving gut health is a goal in 2021 for me. I’ve done pretty well taking care of myself in this way in the past, but there is always room for improvement. Being proactive and supplementing with easy-to-find and tasty products that contain GanedenBC30, a safe and effective probiotic that provides benefits for my top issue areas – digestive help and immunity, is an easy way for me to take care of my health.

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How to Make Canned Soup More Nutritious – Easy Health Boosts!

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December is always a hectic time of year for me. This year it’s been compounded by extra worries and stress, and likely for you too! I am constantly reminding myself that eating well by focusing on nourishing food (and not just holiday junk) is so important for my sports performance and overall well-being.Easy Upgrades to Make Canned Soup More Nutritiious

 

It may sound almost contradictory, but I like to stock my pantry with canned soups ensure that I have a healthy, quick meal just minutes away, no matter what. No shame in the canned soup game, read on to find out some easy nutrition boosts for canned soup – and any other type of shelf-stable convenience soup from carton, jar, or pouch.

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