February is American Heart Month! This month is not only a time to celebrate romance, it’s also a time to focus on your heart health and celebrating all the amazing things your heart does for you each day. Functions of the Heart Now you may be wondering, what exactly does the heart do?…
Obsessing Over Omega-3’s
You may have heard about omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on the news, but don’t know exactly what they are or what they do. Omega-3 PUFAs is a nutrient that is found in plant sources and fish. Your body needs omega-3 fatty acids for normal metabolic function, however you are not able to create it. That is…
4 Tips For Cooking Flavorful and Nutrient-Filled Fish
Are you a fellow fish lover? Do you love trying new varieties, and exploring new and exciting ways of cooking fish? Are you aware of the seemingly endless health benefits fish has to offer? Fish has been a staple in coastal communities’ diets for centuries and for good reason. The health benefits of fish…
Celebrate American Heart Month with Heart Health Foods
Heart to Heart Did you know that February is American Heart Month? This month is dedicated to help reduce that amount of lives taken each year due to heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, accounting for roughly 1 in every 3rd death. In order…
4 Stress-Fighting Foods to End the Year with a Bang!
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…
Beauty Tips for Your Skin Found Right in Your Refrigerator
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…
What You’re Eating May Help Soothe Arthritis Pain
What can help: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Once ingested, omega-3’s convert into compounds that are much more potent than the original fatty acids themselves. One important type of compound, called resolvin, is effective in signaling the inflammatory response to end. In arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, an overactive immune system causes degradation of body tissues. Resolvins…
