Our immune systems have received a lot of attention in the last year and a half. Of course, we have always known that our bodies’ immune systems are important — they protect us from everyday illnesses and help our bodies… read more
Nutrition
National Guacamole Day
September 16th is National Guacamole Day so grab your appetite and some tortilla chips and get dipping! Guacamole is a spread made with heart-healthy mashed avocados as the main ingredient. There are a variety of other items that can be… read more
Adaptogens: Organic Stress Relief
We all experience the burdens of everyday life. Stress, anxiety, burn-out, fatigue — they are all very real and no one is immune to their effects. However, some of these side effects of life can be managed thanks to the… read more
Are You Nuts?
Nuts are a common part of the American diet. As a snack, a salad topping or mixed into your favorite dessert, nuts are everywhere. What are the benefits of eating nuts and why are some people allergic? HEALTH BENEFITS Peanuts… read more
Avoca(do) Try This at Home!
BY SARAH CORREA-DIBAR If you favor fruit salads over lettuce-and-tomato salads, avocados are the exact solution to that problem because get this: avocados are fruits and healthy in more ways than one. Avocados are coined to be full of the… read more
We Tried It! Using Cauliflower as a Substitute
We decided to test the hype about cauliflower and try 3 different uses of this popular vegetable as a substitute ingredient for popular foods we all eat. Here is the low-down. CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES - Megan For this We Tried… read more
Meal-Prep: Don’t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
Over the last decade, meal prepping has become very popular in the health and wellness community. In tandem with a steady exercise routine, meal prepping can help you manage your eating habits, weight and nutrition intake! But just like everything… read more
The Leafy Green That’ll Make You Lean
By Sarah Correa-Dibar I bet you're trying to get your children to take a bite of the leaves they swear are the enemy. Trust me, I was one of those kids. My dad would buy all of the Popeye VCRs… read more
The “Skinny” on Fad Diets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
The Power of Plant-Based Eating
My journey to living a plant-based eating lifestyle all began with a baby’s poopy diaper. A few years ago, my infant son began having bowel movement problems. At the time, I was breastfeeding and my pediatrician recommended cutting dairy out… read more
