Vitamin D is kind of a big deal. It is so important to our health that every single cell in the human body has a special seat (aka receptor site) reserved for it. Vitamin D is best known for its… read more
Lauren Fischer
Cauliflower: Your Smoothie’s Secret Ingredient
Cauliflower rice, cauliflower mash, cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower mac and cheese — there is cauliflower everything now! Cauliflower has risen to Kardashian-level fame over the last few years, and for good reason. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), cruciferous… read more
5 Simple Ways to Add Superfood Seaweed to Your Diet
Seaweed is an underrated superfood. Yup, that green slimy stuff that sent you running and screaming from the ocean as a kid is actually packed with vitamins and minerals. We have five creative ways to add superfood seaweed to your… read more
Flavored Waters: Fabulous or Fallacy?
Hydration is one of the foundations of good health. You can survive about eight weeks without food, but only about a week (in comfortable conditions) without water. Mild dehydration can cause fatigue, anxiety, headaches and hunger, while long-term dehydration can… read more
Wake Up to the Benefits of Warm Lemon Water
A warm mug cradled in your hands, warming your palms on a crisp morning is a peaceful way to start the day. What do you imagine is in the mug? Coffee? Tea? Think again! Let's talk about the benefits of… read more
Protein Powder vs. Natural Protein: Which is the Superior Source?
Our hunter-gatherer ancestors recognized the importance of protein in the diet and went to great lengths to hunt and fish natural sources of the valuable nutrient. Lucky for us, sourcing protein has become much easier. We can bring home pre-butchered… read more
How to Keep the “Fresh” in Fresh Herbs and Produce
We have all done it — agonized over choosing the best produce at the store only to turn around a few days later and find wilted lettuce, herb containers of green slime and fuzzy tomatoes. So how do you keep… read more
Which Rice is Right for You?
Rice may be the second-most consumed grain in the world, but it has many first-place attributes. Rice comes in many different colors and lengths with each variety providing unique flavors, textures and nutrients. Each tiny rice grain is packed with… read more
Healthy on a Dime
If you had a money tree, your grocery cart would be piled high with organic everything. But like your parents always said, money does not grow on trees. High-quality food is important, but so is paying your bills. Balancing your… read more
