Hot flashes and how nutrition can help!
Menopause is defined as the point at which menstruation has stopped for a full year, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 52. During this transition, the ovaries stop
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What type of weight do you want to lose?
There are numerous fad diets that come and go, often involving the elimination of entire food categories. One popular example is the no-carb diet, which presents a significant challenge when
Nutrition and Mental Health
The focus on mental health today is greater than ever before. From mental health days in schools to dedicated awareness months, the understanding and accessibility of resources are rapidly increasing.
10 Foods To Help You Lose Weight Now
There are thousands of weight-loss books, programs, and “gurus” out there promising the perfect formula to shed extra pounds. While many offer helpful guidance, sorting through all the information can
The Dirty Dozen
Most of us visit the grocery store a few times a week. Each time, we are given a choice to buy conventional produce or organic. Should we buy organic? Is
10 Foods to Fight Congestion
It’s that time of the year when it seems that everyone is sick or has been so recently. Often congestion is one of the symptoms, and it can be a
Eating to Maximize Your Workout
Eat before you workout. Eat after you workout. Eat a lot of carbohydrates. Don’t eat a lot of carbohydrates. Knowing how to fuel your body before and after a workout
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 want to save money? Food that is in season is more available and tends to come from farmers that live closer to where you live. This increases supply
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