Did you know that February is National Cherry Month? This doesn’t seem to make much sense since cherries are typically in season from May to August. Although, with the availability of out-of-season fruits and vegetables increasingly more available any time of year, you are sure to find cherries somewhere in the middle of winter. Of…

Shopping, cooking, gift wrapping…there’s never enough hours in the days leading up to the holidays.  All too often your eating habits and nutritional health suffers from the stress.  Here are 4 foods to include in your meals this month to fight the stress and come out feeling strong.   Blueberries:  Blueberries are tiny berries that…

November is National Sweet Potato Awareness Month, a month dedicated to educate you on the many health benefits this delicious root vegetable has to offer!  Sweet potatoes are a popular menu item this time of year and with the holiday season upon us, what better time to tell you all there is to know about…

Here at BRG Health Solutions we are wearing pink this month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Every year, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Take the time to detect early stages of this disease and encourage others to do the same.  It is also a great time to support and…

We all know that fruit is good for you; but are some better than others? Are fruit juices viable substitutions? Which fruits should you be eating everyday?   Recent studies have shown that eating a greater variety of fruits may be more beneficial to oneself than eating a greater quantity.  A research study* found that…

Fruits & Veggies – More Matters®is a non-profit organization focusing on helping you eat more fruits and vegetables to better your health.  September is designated as Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month®.  According to the Fruits & Veggies – More Matters website, 90 percent of adults and children do not eat the suggested amount…

With its peak harvesting season being the month of July, this month is the time to celebrate the tiny berry that packs a huge punch.  Blueberries, are native to North America and though they are small, they are one of the most nutritious fruits in the world.  One cup contains only 100 calories, provides 14%…

Results from a study were released earlier this week and they couldn’t be more in keeping with this week’s celebration of National Men’s Health. The study reported that pomegranates, broccoli, green tea and turmeric are four foods that have been scientifically proven to possess prostate cancer fighting properties.  Prostate cancer afflicts far too many men…

Choo! Choo! There’s a new train in town, and it’s express to healthy-town! This train is the whole grain train, and it is ready for you and your family to step aboard! To understand what a whole grain is, you must first understand the anatomy of a grain itself. A whole grain consists of 3…

Today we are celebrating the numerous health benefits of beans! Beans are also known as legumes which are seeds, pods, or other edible parts of a plant used as food. While some of you out there might be thinking “Oh, I’m not a fan of beans”, it is probably because you’ve only tried a few…

It’s National Iced Tea Month!  Iced tea is the perfect beverage to cool you down on hot summer days.  If you are not a tea drinker you then are missing out on all it’s wonderful qualities.  If you ARE a tea drinker then I hope this blog helps you utilize tea to its full potential! …

Are you a tea drinker?  I mean real, freshly brewed tea.  Well, if you are I am sure you have heard that tea can offer many nutritional benefits.  If you are not, give it a try.  Whether it is a hot, relaxing cup of hot tea or a cold refreshing glass of iced tea, this…

 For all of you chocolate lovers out there, today, December 13th is “National Cocoa Day”!  Yes, believe it or not there is a day for chocolate and there are health benefits that come along with eating it.  No, I am not giving you full license to go on a chocolate binge, but some chocolate, specifically…

November is National Georgia Pecan Month! Georgia is the primary pecan manufacturing state and September marked the peak harvest for this buttery, crunchy nut.  High production rates will continue throughout this month, making pecans easily accessible all year-round.  This delicious tree nut is rich in essential health boosting nutrients.  Pecans are a delicious portable and…

November is National Healthy Skin Month – who knew!  Possibly in preparation for the cold winter months ahead, the American Academy of Dermatology has designated November as the month to increase awareness of how you can keep your skin healthy, fresh and hydrated.   I’ve always been a firm believer in the saying “you are what…

As you are well aware, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, now celebrating 25 years of awareness, education and empowerment.  While there are some factors, such as family history that you can’t change, there are several things you CAN do to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.  These tips are likely recommendations you…