by Cassie | Nov 27, 2012 | Healthy Changes, Hot Topics
Are Truvia and Stevia the same thing? Thanks to a false-advertising job well-done, many health conscious consumers have been tricked into believing that Truvia is the same thing as Stevia. The (disappointing) truth is that, despite the fact that Truvia is...
by Cassie | Jun 5, 2012 | Balanced Meals, Balanced Snacks, Breakfast, Healthy Changes, Recipes, What Cassie Eats
As you may already know, I eat eggs for breakfast nearly every day. It does take time to make eggs in the morning—not a lot of time, but we all know how some mornings can be very rushed. Because of this, I like to always have a back-up. I try to make it a priority to...
by Cassie | Mar 22, 2012 | Healthy Changes, Hot Topics
This post is an elaboration and clarification of where I stand on the use of artificial sweeteners (which also go by another undercover name: sugar substitutes). One of the greatest health misconceptions revolve around products that use these terms and these...
by Cassie | Mar 1, 2012 | Healthy Changes, Hot Topics
Healthy eating and good nutrition is important all year long, but March is “National Nutrition Month,” where we are reminded of and celebrate the importance of healthy eating. Good nutrition contributes to your overall health and can help you maintain a healthy weight...
by Cassie | Dec 31, 2011 | Healthy Changes
We’ve all seen the intense, passionate gung-ho mentality that magically comes with the new year. Plans for getting serious about losing that fifteen pounds or acquiring that new gym membership because “this time” you’re going to get serious about prioritizing your...