Have you ever heard, “You are what you eat?” It always seems to pop into my head when I sit down at the table. And it’s not really surprising because what we put on our plate is either nourishing our bodies or it’s feeding disease. Across America, we see this […]
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Homegrown Happiness
Comments are DisabledWant to be more active and optimistic this summer? Plant a garden! Whether you grow a potful of herbs, a smorgasbord of veggies,or a patch of colorful flowers, you’ll reap a host of physical and emotional benefits, Plus, if you can get your kids to binge on cherry tomatoes instead […]
Eat Your Way to a Good Night’s Sleep
Comments are DisabledAccording to a new study, 1 in 3 Americans is chronically sleep-deprived. And we’re paying for it—not just by dozing off and yawning throughout the day, but through our overall health. When we sleep, our brains act like a road crew that comes out at night to fill in potholes […]
How to Beat Brain Fog
Comments are DisabledDo you ever feel like you have a mental haze? Do you struggle with forgetfulness or the inability to concentrate? It’s not just in your head. Brain fog is real. Fortunately, there are ways to cut through the cloudiness and think clearly again. One of the most common causes of […]
Carrot Cake Bites
Comments are DisabledChristmas is coming and that means celebration with cookies. This is one of our family’s favorites. We love the combination of its nutty flavor and the unbeatable sweetness from dates. Even though carrots aren’t my husband’s favorite vegetable, he never minds eating it this way. And I love it because […]
But Doctor, Do I Have to Eat Kale?
Comments are DisabledThe environmental movement isn’t the only one to advocate “going green;” physicians, nutritionists, and medical researchers are all trumpeting the benefits of “going green” at mealtimes, and kale seems to be the focus of all the buzz. But just exactly how much kale should we be eating? And how much […]