currently obsessed.

As most people know,

I'm VERY interested in health.

Hence my major... Community Health.

I've always enjoyed nutrition classes and learning about new ways I can improve my health.

I love trying new 'healthy' foods...which to some is a little gross.

I get made fun of a little about the things I eat.

But as I've discovered more healthy living, exercise, and wellness blogs,

I realized I'm not the only one who feels this passionate about a healthy lifestyle.

Call me a freak, but I'm not as bad as some.

I still have a major sweet tooth & drink diet coke like its water.

That being said...

I want to share with you some of my new favorite healthy foods
try them if you dare ;)

Kale.

This leafy green falls under the cabbage family.

I know what you are thinking.... sick right?

Well it is so so good for you.

Packed with powerful antioxidants, vitamin k & C, & calcium.

It is also actually considered an anti-inflammatory.

This puppy contains sulforaphane- a potent anti-cancer property.

Put in a yummy salad or hide it in your favorite smoothie if you must,

but please please try!

Almond Milk.

I've never been a huge fan of milk.

For sure has to be skim milk or I add in water... gross I know.

I love soy milk & the other day I was at my parents' house

& they had Vanilla Almond milk.

(my dad reads a lot of nutrition books & articles & always has weird stuff in the house
-now you see where I get it)

I poured some of it into a plain granola cereal.

Ummm WOW.

so good!

hummus.

It is made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, salt & garlic.

I love to dip pita chips in it or spread it on some wheat bread for a sandwich.

It is a great, low calorie alternative for mayo or miracle whip.

Looks a bit nasty, but if you can get past that I promise you'll love!

grapefruit.

My dad used to eat this with breakfast when I was growing up.

Normally I'm not a sour-loving person,

but for some reason I like grapefruit way more then any other citrus fruit.

I also heard it has major fat burning antioxidants.... don't know if thats true

but thats always a plus!

fiberplus cereal.

I like plain, not-so sugary cereal

(except for Honeybunches of Oats, I could eat a whole box in one sitting!)

This fiberplus is amazing.

Fiber keeps you feeling full & also pushes through your system...

ha if you know what i mean ;)

With some almond milk, it is a perfect way to start my day.

greek yogurt.

My sister introduced me to greek yogurt.

I've always been a yogurt fan, but this is soo creamy & sooo much richer then any other yogurt i've had.  

I'm hooked!

Plus very low calorie, lots of protein, gluten-free, & kosher.

Delicious!

None of these are too exotic!

Try em & let me know what you think.