Eat a Rainbow
As a child, you might have been told repeatedly to eat your vegetables, and that remains to be great advice. However, the focus shouldn’t be just on eating your veggies, but also eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables every day. While a plate full of bland or soggy greens doesn’t always look...
Healthy Summer Smoothies
Summer is just about here and with it comes a bounty of luscious, garden fresh produce. The warmer weather also means that you might be looking for meals and snacks that are not only quick and easy to make, but also take advantage of the colorful produce that is increasingly available and affordable. If...
Too Much of a Good Thing…
For most people, one of the main goals is to live a life that is full of the good stuff. A life full of the things that make you happy, bring you peace, and keep you healthy. It would seem that when it comes to things that keep you healthy and bring you happiness,...
Seasonal Eating
Late spring and early summer are a time of beauty and bounty. After a season of rest, everything in nature is in full bloom. Trees are lush with vibrant green leaves; the air is filled with the floral scents of nature and seasonal farmer’s markets are finally in full swing. Whether you love strolling...
Grow an Indoor Herb Garden
At this point in the year, it feels safe to say that we have landed safely in the welcoming arms of spring and we have just a couple more months to go before the sunny balminess of summer is upon us. One of my favorite things to look forward to as warmer weather approaches...
Astaxanthin
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last couple of decades, chances are that you are familiar with antioxidants. You probably know that they are essential for keeping your body healthy, warding off chronic illness and helping your skin become radiant and youthful looking. Being armed with this knowledge, you might...
Portion Control: The Key to Healthy Eating
The last time you dined out at a restaurant did you carefully scan the menu, looking for the healthiest option, or at least something that wasn’t going to make you wish you had worn looser clothing? You might have gone with the grilled chicken instead of the fried, or maybe you had the pasta...