Fresh tomatoes are absolutely delightful… when they’re in season. In off months, the produce section of supermarkets is usually filled with bland, watery tomatoes… which is why tomatoes often get a bad wrap! When this is the case, save your money and head to the canned aisle. Even in a tin can, they’re packed with Read more…
We could all benefit from having MORE veggies in our diets. According to the CDC on 1 out of 10 adults are getting the recommended amount of vegetables in their diet! Let’s see if we can boost your daily intake! Do you have a favorite veg dish? Share it below…
Studies show that 90% of Americans aren’t getting the recommended amount of vegetables per day. According to the Center for Disease Control, the recommended amount is between 2 and 2.5 cups per day, accompanied by 1.5 cups of fruit.In the long term, not eating enough vegetables can harm your health by putting you at risk Read more…
The American food system is broken in many ways, from lack of fresh produce in inner-city areas to unethical work conditions for farmers. To list them all would take up far too much of your time. Every time you spend a dollar, you vote for the way our food system operates. Here are some tips Read more…
We breathe all day long without ever thinking about it. Usually, this type of breathing is shallow and relatively fast-paced, especially when we’re stressed. When something causes us stress, our body reacts by increasing the heart rate, tensing up muscles, and increasing blood pressure. This state is also known as “fight or flight.” While this Read more…
Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health; this is especially true when it’s chronic (i.e. lasts a long time). Inflammation has been linked to obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, just to Read more…
You may have heard of the “paleo” diet. It was the world’s most popular diet in 2013. But what is it? Is it a fad? Is it right for you? Scientist and “Paleo Mom” Sarah Ballentyne, Ph.D. defines it as: “The Paleo diet is a nutrient-dense whole foods diet based on eating a variety of Read more…
Oh, the words “blood sugar.” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscles. The thing is, it can fluctuate. A lot. Read more…
When we think of “vitamins,” we know they’re super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It’s difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency. So, let’s talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can get enough. The three ways to vitamin Read more…
What is it? Stressed? Tired? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep? All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. And, since your adrenal glands produce stress hormones, adrenal fatigue (or “HPA Axis Dysregulation,”) is a popular Read more…