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Let's Juice!

Juicing is the process of extracting the juice from fruits and vegetables. It's a method to consume the liquid part of these produce,...

The Evolution of Protein

Let's talk protein! Proteins are the workhorses of life, essential for nearly every biological process. Proteins play a critical role in...

Blue Zones

Blue zones are regions in the world where people live measurably longer, healthier lives. The term "blue zones" was coined by Dan...

Vegetables and Longevity

Research shows a strong correlation between vegetable intake and increased longevity. Here's the breakdown: Studies link higher vegetable...

Exercise & Your Immune System

Exercise is a key component to keeping our immune systems healthy. Many people only focus on food and supplements when they think of...

Sleep and Our Health

Our relationship to sleep is so important to our health. It plays a vital role in both our physical and mental well-being. Also, it tends...

The Benefits of Intentional Breathing

Intentional breathing, also known as breath work or pranayama, is a practice that involves controlling the breath to achieve a variety of...

Cold Season

As we head into cold season and with COVID still around, here are some strategies I have employed for years to support my chances of...

The Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. It can be a good source of protein and is generally safe for most people to consume....

The Dangers of Fast Food

Fast Food is one of the most popular styles of food in the United States. The majority of Americans will eat fast food 1-3 days out of...

Foods That Reduce Stress

There are a numbers of foods that can improve the bodies resilience to stress.These include foods high in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin C,...

Soy & Estrogen

"Don't Eat That! You'll Grow Boobs!" If you’ve heard of soy, you may have heard a man somewhere say; “I can’t eat soy, I’ll grow boobs!”...

The Best Fruits & Veggies

There are tremendous health benefits from including plenty of fruits and vegetables in the diet, but what are the best fruits and...

Water: What You Should Know

Water is essential for life. It helps to regulate body temperature, remove waste, and transport nutrients throughout the body. Also,...

Animal Protein vs. Plant Protein

What is the difference between Plant-Based and Animals-Based Protein? This is a question that has been asked time and time again in the...

The Benefits of Mushrooms

If you are looking for a food that boosts your immune system, improves your mood, lowers inflammation, supports heart health and helps to...

What are Superfoods?

What are Superfoods? While there isn’t a strict definition of what a superfood is, the term most often refers to nutrient-rich foods that...

How to Create a Well Balanced Meal

Nutrition experts have come to a consensus that the perfect meal consists of 40-50% fruits and vegetables, 25% grains/starches, 25%...

Is Organic Food the Best Choice?

Organic foods and the benefits. What food should we be eating?

Here are 5 interesting facts about meditators vs non-meditators:

1. Meditators have thicker gray matter in the brain. A study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience in 2011 found that...