Did you know what watermelons are about 92% water? This makes them the perfect summer fruit to keep you cool and refreshed in the heat!   Watermelons are not just sweet, and delicious, they are packed full of nutrients. From maintaining hydration to proper immune function, this fruit does wonders for your body.   This…

Did you know that the largest organ of your body is your skin?  It protects your body against diseases and infections and protects your internal organs.  Seeing that it plays such a major role as guardian for your body, skin health is crucial and should not be neglected.  November is National Healthy Skin Month and…

As far back as the ancient Greeks, celery has been used as an ingredient in many dishes.  It is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can serve as the base of the dish or as an addition for more of a crunch. Since it’s available year-round at a reasonable cost, it’s an ingredient that won’t hurt…

Picture this: You are at the beach, it is a beautiful day, and the only thing that is wrong is the salty air making you dehydrated. You try to avoid reaching for soda, but the water just doesn’t cut it. So what do you do?   This is where you can use your imagination to…

Most of us realize that we need more water when the weather is hot and humid, but it’s just as important in the cold temperatures when we are bundled up and it’s snowing outside. Water makes up more than 60% of your body’s composition. Every system in your body depends on water. Drinking water has…

A study reported on ABC news this week examined the consumption of water throughout several different groups of people in America. The groups were divided by age range beginning with early childhood and continuing on to older adults. The study examined water intake by several different methods including bottle and tap water. The results were…

  In this Issue: Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors to Help Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Your Health and Your Weight Beauty Foods Give Your Yogurt a Tweak and Go Greek Pink Power Smoothie Recipe News and Events Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I would like…

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…

Feeling stuffed from an overload of holiday treats? If your New Year’s Resolution is to shed the excess weight you’ve put on in the past year and keep it off forever, try some of these suggestions to get you started off on the right foot. Write it all down. No matter what it is, write…

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: Good Digestion Throughout the Holiday Season Holiday Cheers!  Raising the Glass to Practicing Smart Alcohol Consumption Boost Your Immune System the Natural Way Key Nutrients to Help You Heal This Winter Walk Your Way to Good Health Enjoying the Fruits of Winter Feature Food of the Month: Pear Healthy Recipe: Poached Pears…