It’s pretty common knowledge that a healthy diet is one rich in fruits and vegetables. Not only are they high in vitamins and minerals, they’re also rich in phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are natural plant compounds found in fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and teas. Scientists have already discovered more than 900 different phytonutrients, and more […]
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10 Tips for Reducing Stress
Stress affects just about everything we do, and it affects the body greatly. It can be the reason we reach for a candy bar instead of a green smoothie, the reason we toss and turn at night, the reason why we gain weight, and the reason why we keep catching that cold that seems to […]
How to Handle Holiday Stress
The holidays are here and with it comes stress. This is the time of year that most mammals slow down or even hibernate, but humans tend to speed up. Preparing kids to go back to school runs into getting ready for Halloween, which is followed by Thanksgiving, then Christmas and Hanukkah. Next comes New Year’s Eve, and once […]
10 Tips for Boosting Your Immune System
Winter is known as cold and flu season, but the truth is that colds can hit any time of the year. I do have a few tricks up my sleeve for those times when I feel I might be catching a bug. For me, stress management and a good night’s sleep are key. Here are a […]
6 Steps to Make Resolutions that Stick
A lot of people begin the New Year by making resolutions. We’ve all been there. We take a vow to lose weight, exercise more or spend more time with our family. We start the year with great intentions, but then we quickly relapse into old habits. Why is it so hard to stick to those […]