While it’s fun to hang out with your friends and enjoy the satisfying taste of alcohol, you should be aware of how many shots you drink and how your friends… [Continue Reading]
Why Are Heirloom Beans So Popular?
The recent popularity of heirloom beans has skyrocketed since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. But, what are heirloom beans? Simply, heirloom beans are grown from seeds that have been… [Continue Reading]
It’s More Than the Salt Shaker
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 89% of US adults consume more than the recommended 2300 milligrams of sodium/day in the years 2009 – 2012. To top that… [Continue Reading]
Reasons Why You Might Do a Detox
The Detox Revolution (that’s what I am calling it) has been around for a while, but I feel like it has picked up momentum over the last decade or so. If you are… [Continue Reading]
A Family Meal a Day Keeps Obesity Away
Studies have shown that having meals at the dinner table, as a family, promotes healthy eating habits and food choices, as well as a healthier lifestyle. Children who eat at… [Continue Reading]
The Addiction of Sugar
Research has shown that sugar is just as addicting as cocaine. Scary! High sugar consumption mimics our brain’s natural opiate system, which are the pleasure chemicals found in the brain. We’re talking about fruit… [Continue Reading]
Making Sense of Cholesterol Guidelines
One thing I love about science and this world of health, wellness, and nutrition is that it is ever-changing. Study after study is performed, literature is written and then re-written, new things come about,… [Continue Reading]
8 Tips for Parents to Take Control of Childhood Obesity
It’s no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise. According to the CDC, over one third of children and adolescents are considered overweight or obese. If action is not taken to… [Continue Reading]