What’s warm, could be slightly bitter, and is a necessity for most every morning? If you guessed coffee or tea, you’re right! That morning cup of coffee or afternoon tea seems to be the one thing that many can’t live without most days. It keeps you energized, free of the AM or PM slump, and…

Do you find yourself feeling sluggish at times, or perhaps your thinking just feels clouded? If this sounds all too familiar, did you know that there are several things you can do each day to combat these feelings?   It’s no news that what you eat impacts how you feel, which is why it’s so…

Oh boy, do I love the month of August. Why do you ask? Because it’s National Coffee Month!  Thomas Jefferson once said, “The coffee bean is to become the favorite beverage of the civilized world.” And he was right.  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), coffee is the second most-traded commodity, globally, behind…

September is the time to celebrate everyone’s favorite beverage, coffee. September 29th is National Coffee Day, right in the heart of the transition between cold brew and hot brew. While the USDA MyPlate hasn’t yet identified coffee as a piece of the puzzle, many people include coffee in their regular day. With more information out…

January is the perfect cold weather month to celebrate National Hot Tea Month!  Incorporating herbal teas into your meal plan is a simple, inexpensive way to enhance your health this upcoming year.  There are hundreds of varieties of tea that offer an array of health benefits due to their herbal content and antioxidant power.  …

It is your morning side-kick, afternoon pick-me-up and the center for social gatherings, first dates, business meetings and the like.  There is no other beverage that has generated more popularity (and revenue) than coffee.  Whether your go-to coffee beverage is an Americano, latte, cappuccino, iced, decaf or just a classic medium roast, you can all…

Our lives grow busier each day.  We live in a society where sleeping 7-9 hours a night is not an option, except for the weekends, and even those fill up fast with family functions, kids sports game, or catching up on the weeks work load.  It is no surprise that the country has taken such…

Are you having trouble meeting your daily water requirement? It’s understandable if you are bored with “plain old water”. Try adding some flavor to help you drink more and maybe even get you excited to drink it! Flavored waters are available in most local supermarkets but are quite expensive. You can create an at-home version…

In this Issue: Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month How Eating Breakfast Can Benefit Children The Link Between a Healthy Diet & Cancer The Best Foods for Spring Eat Your Way to a Good Night’s Sleep Feature Food of the Month: Figs Healthy Recipe: Fig and Oat Bars Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of…