Why Are Plant Foods So Important?
By now you’ve heard over and over that eating a plant-based/plant-forward diet is better for you and helps prevent disease, but you might not understand why. You know plant …
Tag: Omega-3
It’s Not How Much Fat You Eat, but Where It Comes From
Healthy fats are necessary for energy and the proper functioning of our bodies, with omega-3 fatty acids being essential fats that our body can’t make and must get from …
Melatonin-Rich Foods to Help Your Circadian Rhythm
Your circadian rhythm is your body’s 24-hour sleep/wake cycle that responds primarily to light and dark. In the evening, the pineal gland in your brain produces more melatonin, which …
Anti-Cancer Eating
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, but research has shown that a large percentage of cancers are preventable and caused by environment and …
Healthy Fats for Your Brain
Your brain is almost 60% fat, and it needs fat to function properly. What’s important is to make sure you’re getting the right types of fat, especially essential fatty …
Eating for Allergy Relief
AAA-CHOO!! If that’s how you sound around this time of year when flowers are blooming and pollen is abundant, there are some foods you can eat that may help …
Foods for Energy
There are several factors that affect your energy level throughout the day. These include a lack of sleep, lack of exercise, and stress. One of the most important is …
Fight Covid-19 with Food
This week we’ve had promising news about an upcoming vaccine, and the CDC has reiterated the benefits of wearing a mask, washing your hands, and social distancing to help …
Food for the Ears
Most of us are aware that we need to protect our ears from loud noises that can cause damage to our ears. It’s also clear that people sometimes experience …
Cruciferous SuperVeggies!
While it’s important to eat a wide variety of vegetables, make sure you include cruciferous veggies as often as possible in your diet. These are plants belonging to the …
How Long are Your Telomeres, and What are You Eating About It?
Are you shortening your life by the way you eat? Your DNA contains the instructions necessary to develop and direct the activities of the cells in your body. The …
Foods to Help You Reduce Anxiety
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of anxiety these days, and it’s important to do all you can to remain calm and relieve stress. This can include meditation, …