Recipe: Two-Bite Pumpkin Muffins Pumpkin is the perfect fall vegetable. It not only makes a beautiful autumn centerpiece, but it is a surprisingly versatile ingredient to cook with – not to mention low in calories and chock full of vitamin A and potassium [1]. Once peeled and cooked, you can add pumpkin to soups, pasta, more…
Vitamin Angels & the Power of Vitamins All over the globe mothers and children are at risk for malnutrition; this coupled with extreme poverty, unbearable living conditions and a lack of resources takes a devastating toll on their survival rate. Luckily, there is a small, dedicated group of people working hard to provide support to more…
5 Health Benefits of Pumpkin While a pumpkin spice latte is unlikely to do your health any favors this fall, fresh pumpkin is simply glowing with goodness. If you’re yet to be tempted to try the innards of that Jack-o’-lantern, here are 5 health benefits of pumpkin that could change your mind: 1. Source of more…
Are Bad Digestive Habits Holding you Back? Do you feel tired, bloated, or uncomfortable after eating? Chances are you’re making at least one common digestive health mistake. If you recognize any of the bad habits below, it might be time for a refresher in healthy digestion. Bad Digestive Habits Overeating It’s hard to leave that more…
The days may be shorter, but farmers are still working hard to provide us with fresh fruits and vegetables. Keep up your end of the bargain by checking out your local market and stocking up on these top 5 healthy foods for fall: 1. Leeks Part of the allium family that also includes onions and more…
5 Tips to Help Keep Kids Healthy Most parents know that sneezes and sniffles are bound to happen throughout the school year as kids share not only their adventures, but also their germs. So how can you help keep your kids (and yourself!) feeling healthy throughout the school year? 1. Pack Water Bottles Smaller children more…
What You Need to Know About Vitamin D We hear a lot about Vitamin D, especially once fall and winter roll around. The darker days can make it harder to get your daily dose of vitamin D, as it is an essential fat-soluble vitamin made naturally in the skin from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet more…
Outrageous claims about the benefits of coconut oil abound on the internet, ranging from falsehoods about it being a cure for serious disease, to its ability to resurrect your dead dog (OK, so this was a tongue-in-cheek piece in a literary journal). There’s no doubt, though, that coconut oil does have some great health benefits.
Why do some meals cause temporary stomach upset, but you can eat the same foods with no problem any other time? It all comes down to food combining. What is Food Combining? Essentially, food combining is rooted in the idea that some foods require different digestive environments, and are better eaten separately. Not all food more…
3 Simple and Nutritious Summer Salads It’s not uncommon to lose your appetite in the midst of a summer heatwave, but when you skimp on meals during the day you’re more prone to snack at night once the air cools down. In hot weather, salads can be both satisfying and refreshing enough to appeal more…
