Ever wonder what a healthy grocery list would look like? One of the things many people tell us is that it seems too hard to change shopping habits. They feel eating healthy is harder or costlier. I can tell you shopping for whole, natural foods is less expensive, easier and much faster in the grocery store than dealing with a bunch of processed foods.

Grocery shopping shapes what ends up on the table day after day. Many people notice that when their cart leans toward whole foods instead of ultra-processed items, they feel steadier energy, better digestion, and a clearer sense of control over their health. The aim is not perfection, but a pattern: more real ingredients, fewer engineered products, and meals that are realistic to cook in a busy week.

People often explore gluten-free or dairy-free eating when certain foods consistently affect digestion, skin, or energy. These patterns can feel easier to manage when the focus stays on simple ingredients and steady routines rather than on specialized products. The goal is not to create a rigid diet but to understand how different foods influence comfort and overall well-being.

Today I'd like to remind you that it's easy to do something healthy for yourself. Especially in the snacking department!

Facilitator Libby Wright discusses the unhealthy types of food typically consumed in the S.A.D (Standard American Diet) with participants of the Your Best Weight online education program. She provides alternative food choices and recipes that are nutritious and taste great along with supplement recommendations including meal replacement protein shakes. The webinar last for 17 minutes and addresses questions submitted by the program participants.

The average American eats just under two cups of dairy products every day. But you're not the average American.

Instead, you've decided to forego dairy products. It could be that you're one of the 50 million people in the United States who is lactose intolerant. Or, you might just want to skip dairy for ethical or personal reasons.

It could be that the primary key to health and wellbeing lay within our gastrointestinal tract. With obesity and childhood behavioral disorders at seemingly epidemic levels and our "healthcare" system lacking answers, where do we turn?

Why is maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle so tricky? What everyday factors are hindering our progress in eating well every day? We will break down the reasons your diet may be failing you and what you can do about it.

Your gut plays a larger role in daily health than most people realize. It influences digestion, nutrient absorption, immune readiness, inflammation patterns, energy, mood, and even how clearly you think. When the gut is working well, many other systems work more smoothly. When it struggles, its effects appear across the body, easy to overlook unless you know what to watch for.

One of the big myths we like to dispel is to talk about the real cost of foods. Most people believe that eating healthy is a lot more expensive than eating processed. The truth is, they cost about the same. Try this experiment and see for yourself!