Cannolis & Carrots Blog

Social media has made it easier than ever to compare ourselves to other people. It seems like no matter how much we tell ourselves not to, we still find ourselves thinking about what it would be like to “look like that”. 

Scrolling through photos on a regular basis, especially...

If you have ever reached for a muffin, some candy or just a handful of pretzels for a snack you may know what I am talking about here... You have your snack and an hour later you want to take a nap or you feel energized right after but then find yourself crashing after. 

For the perfect...

You’ve probably been told at some point in your life that the body's metabolism (or the rate at which we convert food and drink into energy) is at its peak during our adolescent years. After that, our metabolism allegedly slows down as we get older, causing us to process calories at a...

Are you having a hard time finding your favorite cream cheese spread in the grocery store? Well you’re definitely not alone. Widespread cream cheese shortages were first reported in December, following a cyberattack in October against the largest cheese manufacturer in the U.S. 

For...

Do you find yourself racing to the pantry or to the fast-food drive-thru after a long, stressful day? Well you’re not alone. Finding comfort in food when you’re feeling emotional is common and this is known as emotional eating.

Emotional eating is using food to make yourself feel...

Did you know that getting enough sleep may be just as important as your diet and exercise if your goal is to lose weight? 

Truth is, more than a third of Americans aren't getting enough sleep on a regular basis.  

Experts say you should aim to get between seven and eight hours of...

Some love to do it and others absolutely hate doing it — that’s right, we’re talking about grocery shopping. 

A trip to the grocery store may cost you a bit more these days. With rising prices and availability issues it's more challenging than ever to bring home the...

If I ask you to imagine vegetables for a moment, what’s the first thought that comes to mind? If you’re thinking of those boring, steamed broccoli florets… well it’s time to think again! 

There are countless ways to prepare vegetables that are not only healthy but...

Smoothies are not only quick and easy to prepare, but they’re also portable for convenient, on-the-go meals and snacks. Plus, they make a tasty way to reach your daily fruits and vegetable needs. We love a good smoothie, but it’s important to know that not all blends are created...

After a long and stressful day, the temptation to give in and order takeout is real. You might even be getting takeout meals or food deliveries more frequently than you used to because of the pandemic. 

While it’s true that restaurant meals, particularly fast food, tend to have more...