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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]