Balanced Plate

Are you looking for efficient ways to achieve and maintain healthy eating habits? Renewed You Plate makes it simple for you! It’s not necessary to have a perfectly balanced plate at every meal; you can have more protein one meal and less another. Your overall goals should be to have at

Meatless Meals

Meat has some very great benefits. By eating meat, we feed our bodies protein, an important macronutrient that leaves us feeling fuller longer. Meat also provides important vitamins and minerals, like B12 and iron, which allow us to feel energized and healthy. But there’s a catch — in the United

Meal Prep Hacks

One of the most common reasons for not eating healthy is the idea that it’s too time consuming. Eating healthier does take time; there tends to be more preparation and ingredients involved. But if you plan everything out, meal prepping can actually be very simple. Below are five meal prep

Macronutrients: The Big Three

Macronutrients, also known as macros, are composed of the three nutrients we need in the largest amounts: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. All of these nutrients provide our bodies with energy, and each has a specific role that enables our bodies to function properly. It is important to consume enough carbs,

Are You Consuming Enough Healthy Fat?

Are you consuming enough healthy fat? According to the American Heart Association, most people are not! Fats get a bad rap even though they are one of the three macronutrients your body needs for survival. Dietary fats are essential. They give your body energy, support cell growth, protect your organs,

Is Bigger Better?

Over the last 20 years portion sizes have not only increased at fast food establishments, but also at restaurants and even in our homes. As a nation we are eating more than ever and moving less each day as we continue to transition from physical to sedentary jobs. When we

Functional Foods

What are functional foods, and why is it important to increase your consumption of them daily? While processed foods or foods filled with excess sugar can lead to increased stress, decreased energy and undesirable moods, functional foods can do the opposite — lower stress, increase energy and contribute to better