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Summer is finally here and with it comes the heat. While the heat can be a refreshing break for most of us, too much heat can be a bad thing for all of us. Now, I know we all want to have fun in the sun and make the most out of our summers. With […]

Let’s face it we could all use a little more energy. Take a minute to look around you. The odds are that you are surrounded by things that are intended to increase or enhance your energy level. But do any of them work? Who amongst us doesn’t feel able to function in the morning without

We all know it is important to eat our fruits and vegetables. But are some better than others? The reality is that every fruit and vegetable serves a different purpose. Some fruits and vegetables are ideal candidates for different treatments over others. So, what is watermelon good for? We all know it tastes like it

Strawberries are easily one of the most consumed berries on the market. One of the strongest selling points of strawberries is the taste. They are flavor packed with just the right amount of sweet. The taste is more than enough of a reason to keep them as a regular on our shopping list. But whatever

Are you looking to up your game in the kitchen? Okay, maybe not to a five star chief status but, at least create the illusion that you know what you are doing. Artichokes are a great way to do just that and they are also extremely healthy for you too. Artichokes have a tendency to

Seasons come and go, a good and nutritious diet shouldn’t. There is definitely a reason for each season of the year. It is Mother Nature’s way of gently reminding us of which nutrients our bodies need most at that time. As the temperatures change and we spend more time being active our nutritious needs change

We have all heard that we should be eating more blueberries. But just what are they doing for our health? Do they have more nutritional value dependent on the time of year, or the location? Are you ready to find out why everyone has been stocking up on blueberries and determine if they are worth

Hopefully, by now you know all the benefits to eating seasonally. If not be sure to catch up on how you can save green by eating seasonally here. Now that you have this new found knowledge how do you apply it? What are some of the foods I should eat in May and how can

How are you currently getting your protein?  Now, I know most people will start to go down a long list of animal based proteins. But what about the people who do not consume animal based products? Are these people not getting the nutrients they need? Turns out, most people are unaware that there are multiple

We all know how important it is to eat our fruits and vegetables. At an early age we are constantly told that we cannot leave the table, until they are gone. Aside from conditioning us to equate fruits and vegetables to healthy food choices, no one ever stopped to explain why. What is it that