Hot flashes and how nutrition can help!
Menopause is reached after twelve consecutive months without a menstrual cycle, most often between the ages of 45 and 52. During this time, the ovaries gradually stop releasing eggs and
Author: Your Happy Healthy Life
What type of weight do you want to lose?
There are countless fad diets that come and go, many of which involve eliminating entire food groups. One common example is the “no-carb” diet. While cutting carbohydrates may initially appear
Nutrition and Mental Health
Awareness of mental health has never been greater. From mental health days in schools to nationally recognized awareness campaigns, conversations around emotional well-being are expanding, and access to support continues
10 Foods To Help You Lose Weight Now
There are thousands of weight-loss books, programs, and self-proclaimed “gurus” promising the perfect formula to lose excess weight. While many offer valuable insights, navigating the flood of information can quickly
The Dirty Dozen
Most of us find ourselves at the grocery store several times a week, often facing the same question in the produce aisle: conventional or organic? Is organic truly better, or
10 Foods to Help With Congestion
It’s that time of year when it feels like everyone is either fighting off a cold or just getting over one. Congestion is often one of the most frustrating symptoms
Eating To Make the Most Of Your Workout
Eat before your workout. Don’t eat before your workout. Load up on carbs. Cut the carbs. With so much conflicting advice, it’s no wonder fueling your body around exercise can
Fresh produce is best over Frozen or Canned. Right? Not Necessarily.
What produce is most nutritious for my family? Frozen and fresh produce have been shown to have a similar nutritional value. And depending on how long you wait to eat
Continue readingFresh produce is best over Frozen or Canned. Right? Not Necessarily.
Healthy summer foods to save you money now!
Who doesn’t love saving money? One of the simplest ways to stretch your grocery budget is to buy produce that’s in season. When fruits and vegetables are harvested at their
Feeling stressed? Eat this!
Stress is our body’s way of responding to a potential threat. When we feel threatened, our natural defenses trigger an automatic ‘fight-flight-freeze’ response. Our body then releases hormones that help