Vitamin C is probably the world’s favorite vitamin. We hear about it on TV and see it added to products like orange juice and breakfast cereal. Vitamin C’s reputation is probably well-deserved. This vitamin is essential for a variety of bodily processes. While our bodies don’t make vitamin C, so just like our ancestors, we’ve […]
To me, pizza is pretty much the perfect summer food. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or having a girls night, pizza is always a crowd-pleaser. Unfortunately, it isn’t always the healthiest option. It can be difficult to enjoy when you’re not sure what kinds of ingredients were used, and it can […]
Warmer weather means more time spent outside, which also means that it’s time to fire up the grill for outdoor cooking. While nothing says summer quite like the smell of grilling burgers or salmon, you may also be hesitant since you’ve heard that grilling can release harmful toxins. So is grilling bad for you? What’s […]
Fall and football go hand-in-hand. And holding football’s other hand…is food. Lots of food! When we all get together to watch the game this weekend, many of us will be surrounded by snacks. We will sit and stare at athletes at the top of their game while sinking into the couch cushions getting fatter and […]
Our bodies thrive on the phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids found in veggies. Their nutrients are so vital to our health, and many of us aren’t getting enough. If we did – we’d probably all be a lot better off! Veggie power is truly amazing – and there’s plenty of research to back up […]
Does anyone find it crazy that asthma and allergies strike one out of every five Americans? Since the 1980s, the death rate for asthma in kids under 19 years old has increased by 80%. (Source) It’s obvious that something’s not right. And asthma isn’t the only health problem that continues to sky rocket. If you […]
If you need to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels, then you are no doubt closely watching the amount of carbohydrates you eat. But here’s something you might not know… Not all carbs are created equal. Just because you know the number of grams of carbohydrates you’re eating doesn’t mean you know everything […]
About 15 years ago I saw a naturopath who was pivotal in turning my health around. I didn’t realize how lousy I felt until I quit feeling that way! Part of my ‘better-health’ protocol was food combining. I thought it was odd, but I figured “What have I got to lose?†Afterall, she was the […]
It is estimated that 40%-50% of American women are trying to lose weight at any given time.  There are hundreds of different diets or weight loss plans to follow–some healthier and/or more successful than others. There are also simple things you can do to help yourself stay on track and be successful with your weight loss. […]
As the saying goes, “You are what you eat.” Though I doubt many of us would continue poor eating habits if we really knew what was in our food and the consequences it might have on our bodies. After reading an article in Men’s Health, I realized that many Americans might be unknowingly consuming potentially […]
