A recent editorial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine1 made the claim that, “Most supplements do not prevent chronic disease or death, their use is not justified, and they should be avoided.” This opinion was penned [ ... ]
When your body lacks a specific vitamin or mineral it becomes unhappy and talks. Yes, your body speaks through signs, signs such as lumps, bumps, rashes and pain. Your body does not want to be ignored and will continually remind [ ... ]
Here is a health victory to go down in history. The death of trans fats! As we approach the new year of 2014, trans fats are approaching the grave. This might mean a shorter shelf life for unhealthy processed foods but, most importantly, [ ... ]
The fast paced and high-stress lifestyle accepted by most Westerners is slowly working to reverse the health and wellness efforts many of us make on a daily basis. Efforts made to eat healthy, sleep right, exercise and spend time [ ... ]
Edamame soybeans replace the chickpeas of traditional hummus in this fun twist on the popular dish. Edamame soybeans are a nutritional powerhouse. Soybeans are one of the few plant sources of complete protein, providing 30 percent [ ... ]
Heading into warmer temperatures has me craving a nice cold smoothie! This unique Tropical Matcha Smoothie recipe will have you happily sipping in the shade. Matcha green tea is the highest quality powdered green tea available. [ ... ]
Looking to create a leaner physique? I always tell my clients to focus on high-quality dietary protein. Not only does protein regulate your blood sugar and help keep you lean, it is also needed for many biochemical processes in [ ... ]
Those of us concerned with the purity of the foods we eat are careful to check product labels for undesirable additives such as brominated vegetable oil, trans fats, or artificial colors. We do our best to bring wholesome, nourishing, [ ... ]
Kale is a green leafy vegetable that has become overwhelmingly popular. The vegetable has even inspired a movement of foodie followers. Type “kale” into any search engine to see what I mean: hundreds of blogs and websites are [ ... ]
Chia pudding makes a delicious, filling, and nutritious breakfast or snack. Chia seeds are considered to be a nutritional powerhouse. The tiny seeds contain Omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, antioxidants, and minerals such as [ ... ]
