Carbohydrates: The Good, the Bad and the Glycemic Index
Carbohydrates can be misunderstood. Trendy diets malign them and for most people, trying to figure out which carbs are ‘good’ and which carbs are ‘bad’ and how many to eat can be a challenge when trying to lose weight, manage a chronic disease condition like diabetes or heart disease or even when you are trying […]
Poor Diet and Preventable Cancer
The Big C. Cancer affects all of us. It’s hard to find anyone who has not lost a loved one or suffered the terrifying diagnosis themselves. Cancer is one the rise worldwide. According to the World Health Organization in 2018 global cancer has risen to 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths worldwide. That […]
“Strong to the Finish”- The Amazing Power of Greens
Popeye was onto something… ‘strong to the finish’ is an understatement when it comes to what green leafy greens can do for your health, vitality, longevity and preventative health. They offer a powerhouse of nutritional benefits including heart health, brain health, bone health, cancer prevention, and diabetes prevention as well as b antioxidant capacity. Leafy […]
Eating Seasonally – The Reason to Eat in Season
Have you ever tasted a peach at the height of peach season? Can you imagine how sweet, juicy and delicious it tastes? How about fresh corn on the cob or a ripe Jersey tomato at peak times in the summer? Imagine the crispness of an apple in October. That crisp, fresh, undeniably wonderful flavor is […]
Common Sense Nutrition
Do you find nutrition information to be a bit confusing? For most people, being bombarded with the latest and greatest in nutrition information and new diets trends on a daily basis makes them wonder “Just what is the Holy Grail?” when it comes to eating correctly. Is it about weight loss? Is it about disease […]
Stay on Track with New Nutrition Labeling
Do you get a little confused when you read the nutrition labels on a food? You’re not alone- they can be a bit daunting to understand but mostly, they can be even harder to try to decipher when you are trying to be careful of your nutrition due to a chronic condition like heart disease, […]
A Different Look At Obesity
Obesity is often seen as something that happens to our bodies when we eat too much and don’t exercise enough. And we now know that obesity or being overweight is not just about the number on the scale, the size of your clothes or the BMI number that classifies it (a BMI over 30 is […]
Eggs: Nature’s Perfect Food
For centuries eggs have heralded the arrival of spring and the symbol of new life. It’s only fitting that we look at the magnitude of health benefits that the simple egg can provide. Out of all of nature’s bountiful provisions for us on here on earth, the egg receives the top ranking in providing our […]
April is Stress Awareness Month
Since 1992 Stress Awareness has been held every April. What does stress have to do with health and wellness? Everything. It is often an overlooked aspect of taking care of yourself and preventative health but is it absolutely the pivotal point in maintaining your health and wellness. Stress isn’t an emotion, it’s a real physiological […]
Putting The Brakes On Inflammation
What do heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, obesity, autoimmune disease and even depression and other mental health disorders have in common? Research points to one common underlying factor in all of these diseases- inflammation. What exactly is “Inflammation”? Inflammation, simply stated, is your body’s defense against something going ‘wrong’ in your body. It is […]