With a red, rough outer skin, and a white, almost shiny surface beneath, lychee is a certainly a unique fruit. But what is lychee? Native to China, lychee’s cultivation dates back as far as 2,000 BC, but it was first… read more
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Can Chicken Soup Help Fight Off a Cold?
Your nose is stuffy, your eyes are watering, your throat is scratchy, and all you want to do is stay in bed. You have a box of tissues on your nightstand, a full bottle of aspirin in the medicine cabinet… read more
Fitness and Nutrition: The Magic Formula
Have you ever wondered whether your nutritional habits support your fitness routine and vice versa? Fitness and nutrition are closely linked. Whether you are looking to lose weight, add muscle, maintain weight, or just have optimal energy during and after… read more
5 Healthy Smoothie Add-Ins to Try This Week
Need a quick fix after an intense workout? Whipping up the perfect protein smoothie blend will boost your mood and fuel your tired muscles. If your smoothies aren’t satisfying your stomach and your body, you might want to try these… read more
Why Is It So Important to Eat a Healthy Breakfast?
We all know the old saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” In my nutrition practice, I find close to 50% of patients are non-breakfast eaters. Some are adamant about their refusal to eat a healthy breakfast… read more
Make Valentine’s Day A Heart Healthy Holiday
Valentine’s Day is obviously healthy for your love life, but have you ever considered how it could be healthy for your heart? Feeling your heart flutter and soar when you see your significant other is definitely indicative of a healthy… read more
Discover the Benefits of Green Tea
It’s no secret that tea can have amazing benefits for you and that every type of tea has something different to offer. However, if you want the tea that will give you an abundance of nutrients in one gulp, you… read more
6 Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners
Raise your hand if you got an air fryer for Christmas! They are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason. They allow you to cook your favorite foods in record time while using a fraction of the oil, which… read more
Stop Social Media Scrolling to Improve Your Mental Wellness
For many of us, our evening pre-bed ritual of relaxing while reviewing our social media feeds has become something that feels not quite like a comfort but something we tend to fall into night after night. Is our social media… read more
New Year’s Resolutions: Why You Should Stick to Them
It is officially the new year. Wow, I can’t believe it! How quickly another year has passed. Another year older, a few dollars shorter, and a hopeful heart bring us into the new year. Some of us will find ourselves… read more