These days you can find the “gluten-free” label on just about everything – even food not usually associated with gluten. Browse your local market and you’ll find the label on things like yogurt, peanut butter and even meat products! What gives? Has gluten-free labeling become nothing more than latest and greatest marketing ploy? Not necessarily…. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in […]
When it comes to kids, the earlier parents instill healthy eating habits, the better. The benefits of establishing healthy eating habits early can be lifesaving and will last them a lifetime. When young children are given nourishing wholesome foods, they are more likely to eat healthy foods as they get older; and lifestyle habits developed […]
When most people think of inflammation, they probably think of occasional joint pain or athletic injury. However, inflammation is far more insidious than occasional or situational aches or injury. While inflammation is part of the body’s immune system (the body attacks foreign bodies it considers a threat to the body), chronic inflammation damages the body. Chronic inflammation is a causal […]
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.” ~Hippocrates Each moment we have an opportunity to make a healthy choice. Wherever you might be on your journey, take a moment and assess your body’s overall health. If you find things can be improved upon and you are not […]
Daily physical exercise and caloric intake go hand in hand. Eating healthy foods help energize your workout and the number of calories one needs for optimal health depends upon weight, activity levels, and duration. By eating a healthy balanced meal a few hours before exercise and another healthy meal a few hours after exercise, most […]
As you bring more fruits and vegetables into your diet, learning how to determine ripeness and store fresh produce properly, and understanding the shelf life of various produce is important. You’ll save money and enjoy perfectly ripened fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits and vegetables look beautiful and delicious at the local farmer’s market or grocery […]
When summer temperatures rise, the risk of heat exhaustion increases. Generally, relative humidity of 60% or more hampers sweat evaporation, which hinders the body’s ability to cool itself. Risk of heat exhaustion − which can lead to heat stroke − increases when the heat index is 90 degrees or more. So along with avoiding sun exposure and strenuous […]
The Chinese called it the “elixir of immortality.” Healthy food advocates call it just good sense. A fermented tea containing probiotic properties, Kombucha’s first documented use was 221 B.C. in China during the Tsin Dynasty. However, the name was coined in Japan in 415 AD when a Korean physician called Kombu or Kambu treated Emperor Inyko with […]
Buy local! Buy local! We’ve all seen the message popping up on social media platforms and on the “sourced locally” signs in grocery stores and restaurants across the nation. But, is it important? Does it really matter? Well… Let’s see. Can you remember a time when your parents purchased produce and meats from the local […]
