Once you try them you'll never go back. Kale chips might just become your new favorite snack. 
Don't worry, you won't have to feel bad about this addicting treat - because it's good for you!

Kale is high in many great nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, and manganese.
 It's anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic! 


Many studies have now shown that food sources of nutrients are better than supplements. Check out the two articles below to read more information about this.

Recipe: 
Adapted from other recipes and a personal obsession with making Kale Chips

Ingredients:
1 Bunch of Kale
1-2 Tbsp of Olive Oil (depending on amount of kale used)
Salt to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Rip or cut your kale into bite size pieces. 
3. Toss the kale, olive oil, and salt to taste in a bowel. 
4. Spread the kale out in one layer on a baking sheet. 
5. Bake for 5-8 minutes or until cripsy. 
6. ENJOY THE DELICIOUSNESS

This recipe can also be adapted and made with Brussels sprouts! 

Resources:
About the wonders of kale:

• World's Healthiest Foods - A great resource for food/nutrient information
  

Articles on food as best nutrient sources:

• Skip the calcium pills, opt for kale and dairy, study
• Food best source of vitamins, study finds

Looking for ways to manage your weight? 
Proper sleeping habits can help!

What the studies show:

• Lack of sleep and altered sleep schedules cause increase in appetite and weight gain
  
• Increased risk of weight gain is seen with less than 5 hours of sleep a night
• Decreased risk of weight gain is seen with ideal sleep of 7 to 8 hours a night
• Keeping your thermostat at 68 degrees in the fall and winter also decreases risk of weight gain

Sources:
WebMD
Article on healthmeup.com based on a study by the International Journal of Obestity

Discussions around food and nutrition often revolve around what to eat. But what about how we eat? How we eat affects our digestion. This can have long lasting effects on different aspects of our health. 

Why is proper digestion important?

• Less stomach pain
  
• Increased nutrient absorption
  
• More energy
  
• Less issues in the bathroom