Nutrition

Healthy Game Day Snacks

Football season is in full swing, and people are once again gathering to watch the game.  If you’re already planning your game day menu, you’re likely thinking of nachos, wings, chips, and dips and more.  And while your team might thank you for the show of enthusiastic loyalty, your digestive system and waistline will most… Read more »

Traveling? Pack Your Probiotics

We all know what it’s like to get sick when traveling.  Whether it’s a cold or the stomach bug, being sick can really put a damper on your work or vacation plans.  You can try to build up your immunity before you leave, but often times we’re exposed to different germs and environments, leaving us… Read more »

Immune Boosting Soup Ingredients

Fall weather is upon us and there’s no better way to improve your immunity, than with a bowl of hot soup.  It’s well known that chicken soup can boost immunity and shorten the common cold.  However, there are many other soup ingredients you can add to your fall and winter soups that can lead to… Read more »

Anti-Aging Superfoods

Research shows that certain foods can dramatically help to reduce free radical damage and slow the aging process. By making smarter food choices, you just might be able to add years to your life.  These “superfoods” pack a powerful nutritional punch and are rich in antioxidants known to fight the damaging effects of free radicals. … Read more »

How to Pack a Healthy Lunch

After a long time, many of us are headed back to the office.  It’s been kind of nice not having to think about packing a lunch.  It can be daunting trying to come up with ideas that pack well and will taste great.  And if you don’t have a microwave at work, you’ll need to stick with options… Read more »

Eat These Foods to Fight Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation is part of the body’s normal immune response; without it, we can’t heal.  But recent studies have shown that chronic inflammation is a leading cause of many diseases including psoriasis, allergies, asthma, heart disease, and arthritis.  Foods high in sugar and saturated fats can spur inflammation by causing the immune system to overreact.  Eat… Read more »

Five Inflammation Inducing Foods

If you suffer from chronic pain and discomfort, your body is in an inflammatory state.  Unfortunately, inflammation is like a double-edged sword. It’s your body’s way of healing cell damage. But in overdrive, it becomes dangerous and can lead to conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are five inflammation inducing foods… Read more »

The Danger of Too Much Caffeine

If you wake up and can’t seem to function before you’ve had a cup of coffee, you’re not alone.  Millions of people consume caffeine every day to increase energy, minimize fatigue and improve concentration.  For some, it feels like an absolute necessity, while for others it’s more of a habit than anything else.  However, consuming… Read more »

The Importance of Whole Grains in Your Diet

Adding more whole grains to your diet is a good idea. Not only do they provide vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed to keep you healthy but whole grains also contain dietary fiber, which may help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and digestive difficulties, such as constipation. Grains are divided into two subgroups: whole… Read more »