The Mediterranean Diet
What comes to mind when you think of Mediterranean food? For me, I envision produce of every color, dripping with flavor. I think of ocean fresh seafood, juicy, plump olives and fragrant herbs. For years now, the Mediterranean way of eating has been making headlines for promoting good health and longevity. It seems our...
BPA: What You Need to Know
At this point, most everyone has heard of BPA, however must of us remain unsure or confused about what it is, how it is used and the associated risks. BPA, more formally known as bisphenol-A, is a synthetic compound used in the manufacturing of some plastics and resins. It has been widely used in...
Guilt-Free Indulgences
One of the greatest things about summer is that the days are longer. Since many of us use sunset as a cue to start to wind down and relax, the extended daylight hours of summer mean that we are on the go constantly, trying to fit as much as we can into those glorious...
Healthy Travel Hacks and Snacks
There are times when eating healthy at home can be a challenge, but for the most part you have got it figured out and do a pretty good job of keeping your refrigerator and pantry stocked with healthy staples. Sticking to your healthy eating plan is pretty doable until you hit the same roadblock...
Electromagnetic Radiation and You
What are you doing at this very moment? I know, the obvious answer is that you are reading a blog, but how are you going about it? While most households do have a desktop or laptop computer, we get a vast amount of our online access through our phones. We use our phones so...
Give Your Brain a Workout
It is a widely known and accepted fact that regular physical exercise helps to keep your body healthy and can even add years to your life. When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, being physically active and nourishing your body with the right foods are at the top of the list. What many...
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 shouldnāt 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 doesnāt always look...