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 […]
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5 Ways To Use Turmeric
I’m going to guess that if you spend any time on the internet or read any health/food blog, you have probably at least heard of turmeric. Not only is it hard to miss because of its almost neon orange hue, but it is loaded with tons of health benefits. Seriously, I don’t think there is […]
Five Facts About Gluten That We Haven’t Heard from the Gluten-Free Industry
Gluten-free product sales are expected to be as high as 15.6 billion by the end of 2016, and with 28 percent of Americans cutting back on bread, it seems a new dietary trend is upon us. Gluten-free is in and bread is out, but such dietary trends are often fads. Take the cholesterol-free era, for […]
My Top Ten Favorite Fall Fruits and Vegetables
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the cool, crisp air, the multi-colored leaves the trees, and of course, the hearty produce that the season brings. According to the calendar, autumn is the exact same length of time as the other seasons, but it always seems like such a small sliver of time […]
Beyond Pills: Supplementing with Food
Because our food sources and diets are not always optimal, supplements can play an important part in our health regimens. I see supplementation as a nice option and as a sometimes necessity for health. It’s also useful for rounding out a diet that may be lacking in certain nutrients due to soil depletion and other […]