Looking for ways to take better care of yourself in 2020? Read on to discover simple, yet powerful ways to feel your best in the coming year. Start with one tip, or jump in to the whole lot. The most important thing is to simply start.
Read MoreAccording to Government data, half of all Americans take a dietary supplement every day. We see them everywhere. The drug store, the grocery store, even the gas station. But do the existing dietary supplement regulations adequately protect us, the consumers?
Read MoreSocial gatherings are fun, but knowing you have to bring a dish adds a bit of stress to the occasion. You want to choose an easy dish that can feed a large group, is appropriate for a variety of diets, is unique enough that no one else will bring the same one, and is versatile enough that you are likely to have most of the ingredients at the ready. Well, we have the perfect recipes for your next potluck.
Read MorePlants foods with their abundance of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients have the power to heal our bodies and keep us healthy. In this blog, we focus on one of the golden spices, turmeric, rich in the phytonutrient curcumin.
Read MoreNot sure if you’ve heard but diets and diet culture have effectively been canceled. What does that mean? It means they’re out. It means we know they don’t work and we are not giving them the time of day! Instead, we help our clients navigate severing that tight connection with Intuitive Eating.
Read MoreSome days your child has an appetite, and others she eats only a bit or two before losing interest. How can you tell if your child is eating enough?
Read MoreSadly, most of us have experienced cancer sometime in our lives, either personally or through a loved one. The good news is that we can all reduce our risk of cancer by making healthy lifestyle choices. So what do the experts recommend when it comes to cancer prevention? Read on to find out the consensus from the American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research.
Read MoreMindfulness is paying attention and being present, not an easy skill to master. Anyone who does mindfulness meditation knows that it takes practice. Bringing that practice to the act of food selection, preparation, and consumption will allow us to identify areas for change that may benefit our health and well being.
Read MoreLet’s face it, most of us live busy, hectic lives where finding time to eat can be a challenge. But regular consumption of fast food has been associated with a host of health problems including obesity, asthma, increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, delayed time to pregnancy and risk of infertility. If you find yourself at the drive-through, here are some strategies to make a fast food meal less detrimental.
Read MoreThere are 10,000 food additives approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Are they all safe for children? The American Academy of Pediatrics says some may not be. Find out which ones they are and how to minimize your family’s exposure.
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