Immune Boosting Nutrients for Cold & Flu Season

2020 has changed us all in so many ways. We have become diligent about hand washing, covering all open wounds, sneezing into our sleeve (if you dare sneeze at all), covering our cough, and, above all else, staying home if we feel sick. Granted, these are things we should have...

Healthy Weight...What Does That Even Mean?!

Hello 2023!!  January 18th was Women’s Healthy Weight Day so I figure it might be worth discussing what exactly you can do to get to or maintain a healthy weight!! Was your New Year’s Resolution to “get healthy?” Do you think it means that you will never enjoy what you...

Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes for Thanksgiving

Looking for an easy recipe to make for Thanksgiving that uses your new Carrington Farms coconut oil? In this easy roasted sweet potato side dish, coconut oil deepens the natural caramelized flavor of roasted sweet potatoes, and it adds a delicate subtle coconut flavor. Brown sugar and nutmeg sweeten the dish....

What Makes Flax Seed so Healthy

Flax from the blue-flowered plant crop grown mainly in cool, northern climates such as that of the western Canadian prairies and the northern plains of the US. The omega-3 fatty acid and fiber in flax are nutrients that help keep us healthy and well. The flax seed is one of...

The Avocado Rose

A way to “slice” up your life. This creation is fun to make, healthy to eat, and most importantly, delicious. Adding hemp seeds on top also creates a mouthwatering flavor. Once the rose is complete, throw it on an omelette, a piece of toast, a salad, etc. The options are...

10 Studying Snacks to Help You Ace Your Finals

  Buzzfeed featured an article listing healthy snack ideas to “help you study hard and power through those final days of tests, presentations, and paper writing.” No Bake Energy Balls For snack number five, the recipe includes Carrington Farms Organic Flax Chia Blend and explains, “Make these energy balls a week before...

6 Quick and Easy Late-Night Dinner Ideas From Healthy Foodies

Well + Good interviewed six foodies, from respected chefs to execs at buzzy health food brands (including Carrington Farms' Executive Vice President Debbie Shandel), to share what they do when confronted with the late-night munchies.  Broiled Salmon Debbie Shandel, executive vice president of food brand Carrington Farms, has two kids, including...

Delicious Snacks And Drinks You Must Try This Summer 2023

Buzz Feed helps you make a list of the top snacks and drinks to try this summer.  Carrington Farms Organic Flax Hemp Blend made this list!  Carrington Farms Organic Flax Hemp Blend is full of nutrition and naturally gluten-free, and provides energy and vitality, strengthens the immune system, supports cardiovascular...

How to Make No-Bake Oatmeal Balls

No-Bake Oatmeal Balls is a favorite recipe at the Carrington Farms office! Not only is it a delicious snack which uses Organic Flax Chia Blend to increase energy, but it is super easy to make. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting while the balls harden in the refrigerator before...

Why I love Carrington Farms Coconut Protein Blend

I have more than enough time in my day to eat healthy … said no one ever!  There are dogs to walk, kids to shuttle back and forth, clients to see, and yoga classes to take. Sometimes, it’s just what I need to make myself a smoothie and go.  It’s...

Benefits of Coconut Oil

Boosting Bone Health: Coconut oil can improve calcium and magnesium absorption in the body, which in turn is greatly beneficial to dental and bone health. Boosting Metabolism: Considered a “friendly fat” Coconut oil is "thermogenic” – eating it tends to boost fat burning Many studies show that medium chain triglycerides...

Get the Flax

Maybe you put flax in your smoothie or yogurt or maybe you use it when you are baking. By now, we all know that flax is considered a super food and has the omega 3 healthy fats your body needs to function and deliver some big health benefits. The problem,...

Food That Will Make You Feel Less Hungry In Between Meals

Do you ever have a day when you just can’t seem to keep your hunger in check? Reaching for snacks a little more than you should? When I’m working with clients, I let them know there are different reasons that people snack. Are you snacking for the right reasons? People...

Superfood to Boost Your Healthy Diet

These past two months have seemed a bit surreal- almost as though they were ripped from the pages of a new sci-fi novel. We have all been staying home and cooking more than ever since our favorite restaurants have been either closed for business or take-out only. With restrictions now...

Meat Alternative to Your Diet

Lately, there has been a lot of media coverage on the possible shortage of meats in the coming weeks. People are scrambling to stock up and make sure they have enough meat to feed their families. My suggestion to clients is to think about plant proteins as a healthy alternative....

Uses of Coconut Oil (Besides Food)

  Uses of Coconut Oil (Besides Food) Many people consider coconut oil a superfood because it offers so many health benefits. But this oil isn’t just for cooking; it’s handy around the house, a beauty multitasker, and more. Here’s a look at some exciting coconut oil uses to try at...