Busy with work, busy with kids, busy with social obligations, busy keeping up the house — busy, busy, busy! Regardless of where we live, the season we’re in, how old we are; whether we have a houseful of kids or are kid-free, single, married, divorced or widowed… our busy lifestyles spell S.T.R.E.S.S. And, the constant […]
Are you confused about inflammation and how it affects your health? Is it good for you, or bad? If you are confused, rest assured you’re not alone. We want to help you understand what it is and how it might be affecting your health, or the health of your loved ones. People sometimes […]
Hearts of palm? Have you heard of it? Does it sound exotic and expensive? This unique veggie was foreign to us until several years ago. We were at a restaurant in New York and ordered a Steak Salad that included romaine lettuce, heart of palm, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, radishes, scallions, and feta, tossed in a […]
We have all heard the advice: “Eat the Rainbow” Of course, we are NOT talking about the rainbow found in a bag of Skittles or a box of “magically delicious” Lucky Charms! And, let’s face it, color is typically NOT a good thing when it comes to processed foods. Whenever you see Blue […]
Have you heard of “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?” Especially this time of year, you or someone you know may experience feelings of anxiety or depression. The holiday celebrations are over, the Christmas decorations are coming down, the work and school routines are starting up again, the days are short and the temperatures are cold. Everyone […]
Maybe you have heard someone say… “I can’t eat nightshades because they make my joint pain flare up…or they give me heartburn.” We want to shed some light on this group of veggies and also provide some alternatives for anyone who may have a sensitivity. What are “nightshade” vegetables? Nightshades are a […]
Do you or someone you love suffer from the pain of stiff and swollen joints, known as arthritis? Get ready for some good news! When it comes to a disease for which changing your diet provides improvements you can actually FEEL…this is it! First of all, why do some suffer from arthritis? […]