This Artificial Sweetener Impacts Blood Sugar, Study Shows
By Sara McGlothlin Gratisfied was founded on two major tenets: blood sugar balance and being a health conscious brand. For so long, our food industry has been laced with corruption…
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Interested in the Flexitarian Diet? Here is What You Need to Know.
By Anika Nayak If you’re looking to incorporate more plants in your diet, you may want to consider a flexitarian lifestyle. This is exactly what it sounds like –– you’re…
What Makes Coconut A Superfood? Here Are Reasons To Consume It.
By Nadia Murdock Consuming coconuts has many benefits, but did you know it’s considered a superfood? Some people aren’t aware of the various ways you can consume this powerhouse fruit.…
5 Steps To Help You Accomplish Your Health Goals
By Anika Nayak There’s no doubt that exercise, diet, and other lifestyle changes will help you live a healthy and long life. Whether you want to incorporate more plants into…
How Cooking Is Connected To Your Health, According To This Food Entrepreneur
By Anika Nayak Amanda Huang is a cooking school instructor and the founder of Earth Made Kitchen, a global community cooking hub. She started cooking at home in order to…
5 Spices for Longevity and Fighting Inflammation, According To A Doctor
By Anika Nayak Believe it or not, the secret weapons to healthful aging are in your kitchen. Yes, you heard it right! Food can be used as a powerful tool…
Ways To Make This Your Healthiest Holiday Season Yet!
By Sara McGlothlin Having a Healthified holiday season is mostly about habit formation and mindfulness. Knowing yourself, the way that you operate, and then problem solving can be powerful tools…
What I Learned From Wearing A Continuous Glucose Monitor
By Sara McGlothlin Blood sugar balance has been the foundation of my nutritional philosophy for years. I have not only witnessed the benefits for myself, but for my health coaching…
Ways I’m Maintaining Self-Care in Motherhood: Nutrition
By Sara McGlothlin I get it now. When I was health coaching, many of my clients were moms. I couldn’t fully understand the obstacles they were facing when it came…
What Exactly Is Blood Sugar Balance?
By Sara McGlothlin When talking nutrition and the philosophy upon which Gratisfied was founded, I frequently refer to blood sugar balance. When I started to eat real, whole foods, while…
This Ingredient Makes Your Granola More Flavorful
By Sara McGlothlin Certain sweeteners and spices often contribute to granola’s flavor, but when you are simultaneously wanting to decrease the sugar content, some recipes can still come out a…
An Over-dependence On Carbs: How Did We Get Here?
By Sara McGlothlin The consumption of carbohydrates does provide our body with benefits. Carbs get broken down into glucose, which is one of the body’s primary sources of fuel (keytones…
5 Budget-Friendly Hacks For Eating Plant-Based
By Anika Nayak If you want to eat more plant-based, but not sure what ingredients to buy for your meals, you’re not alone. A recent 2020 survey conducted by researchers…
Why You May Want To Incorporate More Chickpeas Into Your Diet
By Nadia Murdock Chickpeas are not only packed with nutrition, but are a very versatile food. From being the base of hummus to a salad topper, to a roasted snack,…
These Three Holistic Methods Are Excellent Options For Maintaining Thyroid Health
By Nadia Murdock Your thyroid plays a very important role in the body. What you may not realize is that it produces several hormones that are imperative for growth, development…
Should You Be Taking Supplements? Here Is What You Should Know
By Nadia Murdock When it comes to increasing your nutrient intake, the subject of supplements naturally comes up. A general rule of thumb is food first, supplements second, but there…