diet

This time of year, the days are short and the nights are long. You might find yourself having a little more trouble waking up in the mornings. But hiding under the warm covers when it’s chilly outside isn't always a sign of being lazy or deterring the start of your day. There's something else at […]

Work. Errands. Hustling your kids (or yourself!) to your next To Do item. With all that busyness, it’s easy for the fall season to slip away, missing all the wonderful sights and smells of the cooler season. To honor some of our national favorite experiences, we’ve put together a list of five amazing ways to […]

We all know that fall means changing leaves and cozy knit sweaters. But the cooler weather also brings with it some majorly delicious fruits and veggies. So, whether you sneak them into tasty side dishes or enjoy them on their own, here are three wonderful autumn foods to pick up on your next shopping trip: […]

On a chilly fall morning, the last thing you may want to do is crawl out from under your warm covers. And the thought of stepping into your cold kitchen to prepare a full breakfast? Forget it! But we’re taking the dread out of your morning meal prep with three simple, nourishing breakfasts from the […]

As we get older, our bodies and our nutrition needs change. At some point, we expect the fine lines and wrinkles to show up. And while we may not always welcome them, those little gray hairs that begin to appear are usually no surprise. But as you age, you may notice some other changes in […]

Autumn is at our doorstep! Soon, we'll be waving those long, lazy summer days goodbye so we can start winding down into the cooler, darker, shorter days of fall. It's tempting to think that it's only the weather that shifts. But in reality, the transition of seasons has a profound impact on the health and […]

As the single most consumed beverage in the world behind water, all teas, except for herbal teas, are brewed from the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush. The oxidation level of the leaves then determines the actual type of tea. Green tea is one of the most nutritious and health-promoting teas made from unoxidized leaves. It […]

They say being a parent is a full-time job, but in reality, it feels like it should be equivalent to TWO full-time jobs! When it comes to the health of your kids, you want to do everything possible to make sure they grow up strong and healthy.  Unfortunately, many of the standard recommendations, like having […]

Most of us love spreading peanut, almond, or cashew butter on our favorite foods. The sad truth is that not all nut and seed butter is created equal, especially peanut butter. There’s a dark and dirty little secret you might want to know about America’s favorite sandwich spread. Let’s start with the basics. Peanuts are […]

The Food Pyramid was first introduced in 1992 and was touted as being the guideline for a perfectly balanced diet. But unfortunately, this perspective was jaded by the greed and power of the food industry giants who had much to gain from guiding people toward consuming processed and refined foods. Nearly 20 years later, the […]