From healthy breakfast smoothies to delicious chocolate covered desserts, strawberries have proven to be incredibly popular little fruits. In fact, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average person eats 4.85 pounds of fresh and frozen strawberries annually,… read more
Nutrition
Blueberries: The Super Food for Pets?
We humans already know how beneficial blueberries are. They are a tasty super-food that provide numerous health benefits, but can they do the same for our beloved dogs and cats? The answer is yes! In moderation, blueberries can be an… read more
Mix Up Your Mixed Drinks
Six classic cocktails, six unlikely twists and one less guilty conscious in the morning when you think about all that you drank last night. Instead of drinking a “skinny” cocktail or even just a “mocktail,” bartenders around America have been… read more
Try Turmeric, The Secret Superfood
With all the buzz around new superfoods like acai, goji berries and chia seeds, we’ve forgotten about one of the most ancient spices that has been celebrated for centuries as both a delicious food and medicine — turmeric. The beautiful… read more
PB & J Protein Smoothie
It's national peanut butter and jelly day, and what better way to celebrate than with a protein and flavor packed smoothing. Combining these two flavors together will give bring you back to your childhood days of lunchroom fun, but, with… read more
Enjoy The Health Benefits of Nuts
Good things do come in small packages! Tree nuts and peanuts (which are actually legumes, not nuts) are packed with protein, fiber, unsaturated fats (the good kind of fat) and more than 19 kinds of vitamins and minerals (including folate, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and potassium to name a… read more
The Healthy Side of Mushrooms
These dark, mysterious fungi, which can be found sprinkled amongst the earth, contain important vitamins and nutrients that are vital for a healthy lifestyle. From oyster to shiitake, mushrooms can complement any meal, even pizza or salad! With their low… read more
Spice Up Date Night With Aphrodisiacs
Dating is exciting — whether you are going on a first date with someone new or spending some quality time with your significant other. You get all dressed up, the butterflies in your stomach start to flutter, and you cannot… read more
Step Into Non-Dairy Territory With Different Milk Options!
When we were young, many of us had parents that would not let us leave the dinner table without finishing a glass of whole milk. “It’ll give you strong bones,” they said. Now the tables have turned. The days where… read more
Pesky Pesticides: Should We Be Avoiding Conventional Produce?
I frequently get asked, “is organic worth the extra money?” by clients who are concerned about the potential effects of pesky pesticides on health. As with most nutrition topics, my answer is: “It depends!” The organic food market continues to… read more