In the quest for wellness, one of the first action items that come to mind is eating more fruits and vegetables. How many? Which ones? They’re valid questions but let’s start by clearing this up: when it comes to fruits and vegetables, consider changing the phrase to vegetables and fruits.
How up-to-date are you with your annual checkups? Does your car get better routine maintenance than you these days? In today’s climate is easy to forget to put on your oxygen mask first. Yet, there’s a reason for this saying.
Did you know that some vegetables release their most potent antioxidant benefits after cooking? It’s true; let’s take a look.
Have you heard the term 'personalization' regarding your health and wellness recommendations? Well, it's true - the best advice for you should consider your lifestyle, health, and genetic history. Often, we take to generic advice and try to make that fit into our...
What's the difference between hunger vs. appetite? Appetite is the natural desire a person feels to eat food. It differs from hunger, the body's response to not having enough food. So, a person can be hungry with no appetite, have an appetite with no signs of hunger,...
Have you been told a B vitamin level is low (Folate, B12, to name a few)? Are you trying to get your B's to help combat fatigue? B vitamins hang out in their posse. We often associate B vitamins with energy production because they play a role in helping your body...
Have you been spring cleaning? What about a spring reboot for your health? It seems like just yesterday, New Year’s goals were set to shake off holiday overindulgences. If that didn’t go according to plan, don’t fret! Where to start? Good health begins with healthy...
The weather may be warming, but sipping warm bone broth will continue for many regardless of the time of year. What is bone broth? Bone broth is the liquid, or stock, from boiling animal bones and connective tissue. It is simmered from 8-24+ hours to develop that rich...
What do sugar and carb cravings, early evening fatigue, and just being a bit more crabby than usual this time of year have in common? It could be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a mild depression associated with late autumn and winter and is thought to be...
About caffeine, are you getting too much, not enough, or just right? Guess what? You're supposed to feel a bit jittery after the equivalent of 2 cups of caffeinated coffee or tea. It's a healthy signal from our adrenal (fight or flight) glands. Here are some...