Fruits and vegetables are known to contain a wide array of antioxidant vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that are crucial to your well-being. It has been thought that consuming a wide variety of fruits and vegetables may affect health through anti- inflammatory activity. There has been increasing evidence that certain types of vegetables, such as the…

Today is a national holiday in which we remember the brave men and women who have died while serving our country.  Over the years, Memorial Day has also taken on a secondary purpose as being the kickoff to warmer weather in which family and friends gather for the first barbecue of the summer. Though barbecues…

Did you know that May is National Asparagus Month? The whole month of May is devoted to celebrating this green, stalky vegetable. A look at the nutritional profile of asparagus quickly provides reason enough as to why asparagus is celebrated for a whole month.   Asparagus is a member of the lily family. There are…

Are you one who struggles finding time to exercise for an extended period of time?  Work schedules, family, friends and household chores can really put a damper on being able to get to the gym to perform lengthy workouts. Or maybe you’re the opposite and are tired of running numerous miles on the treadmill?  …

The month of May is National Salad Month, and with the warm weather approaching there is no better time to give those ovens a break and put together a refreshing meal full of color, texture and nutrients.  Many people tend to place salads in the category of being just another “boring diet food” but this…

Discovering new and tasty ways to incorporate herbs and spices into your meals will result in placing salt on the back burner when it comes to adding flavor to your foods.  As a bonus, there are many wonderful health benefits that herbs and spices have to offer.   Did you know herbs and spices can…

Sleep is one of the most precious commodities around. One in which, to some, it seems like you never get enough. To others, the attitude of “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” lets you know that to them sleep is not as valued. Whichever belief you have about sleep, it is important that we get our…

Next week, May 11-17th is National Women’s Health Week.   Women’s Health Week was created by the U.S.  Department of Health and Human Services.  The intended goal of Women’s Health Week is to empower women to own their health.  I encourage you to take a step back and think about your current health status, both…

This week is National Herb Week!  We should take extra time this week to celebrate all the wonderful herbs that can be used to turn your meals into flavorful and delicious creations!   National Herb Week was created in 1991 by the International Herb Association, with the purpose of drawing special attention to herbs.  …

I wanted to let you know about a Health and Wellness site that will allow you to download 100’s of self-help gifts. And the best part is that it is absolutely FREE!   If you’ve had enough of plodding along year after year and you want to improve yourself and your health to make this…

Do you love garlic? Then you should be happy to learn that we recently celebrated National Garlic Day on April 19th. This was a day dedicated to honoring this pungent clove. Though it is unknown who determined April 19th to be National Garlic Day or why, garlic lovers are just happy to have the opportunity…

Even though there’s only 2 days left in April, I feel that it’s important to mention that April has been National Stress Awareness Month. I really meant to write about it sooner, but alas, I was “stressed” with a lot of work, both in my business and personal life.   Stress is likely a part…

Should you take note of how much sodium you are consuming daily?  Many people believe that they do not have to worry about the sodium content in the foods they choose to eat unless they have health issues such as heart disease, or high blood pressure.   Don’t be fooled! The truth is that most…

This week we not only celebrate Passover and Easter, but we also celebrate the staple food that is a major part of these big holidays – eggs!  Every year, the Egg Nutrition Center sponsors National Egg Salad Week, which is a perfect time to make use of all of the leftover eggs you have from…

Spring is an exciting time of year! The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, and Easter and Passover give us the opportunity to spend time with loved ones.  On the other end, you might be concerned that the holidays and celebrations with friends and family mean that temptations to eat foods that aren’t…

The inability to maintain glucose levels in the blood is a common health problem associated with nutrition related diseases such as metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.  Though genetic predisposition does play a role, it is factors such as weight, food choices and lifestyle habits that contribute the most risk to your likelihood of developing…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. There are many modifiable risk factors or lifestyle behaviors that can lead to cancer, but the key word is modifiable, which means they can be improved in order to prevent cancer.   April is…

As you know, eating fruits and vegetables contribute to your health and well-being. But, did you know that the number of servings of fruit and vegetables you eat daily is a factor in the equation?  It turns out that an apple a day may not be as sufficient as you once thought!   Researchers analyzed…

Every spring, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) features a single elimination basketball tournament to determine the national championship of the major college basketball teams commonly known as March Madness.  This is a fun time for all you sports fans as you focus on creating your perfect bracket and gathering with friends to watch your…

Do you love chocolate but are afraid to eat it because you think of it as an unhealthy food? Well recent research may contradict this assumption. You’ve likely heard by now that dark chocolate is “good” for you but these benefits seem to have remained somewhat a mystery until recently. It has already been established…