All through June we are showing the vibrant and beautiful colors of health that we should be adding to our plates whenever possible.This week we show you why yellow and orange are some of the most delicious health foods you could ever have! Consuming foods rich with the carotenoids...

A very easy, yet tasty complement to many meals.  You’ll Need ¼ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 16 ounces frozen, cut, green beans thawed and drained ¼ cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper ¼ cup walnuts, chopped 2 ounces Feta...

All month long we show the importance of adding healthy vibrant color to your plate. This week, go red for health! Red is the color of love, and you are definitely going to love the amazingly sweet (think cherries, strawberries, apples) and savory (think beets) fruits and vegetables that...

A great way to prevent cancer is to know what you are eating. The more you cook in the home the better. Mirin is a Japanese cooking wine. It is a great base for many dressings, sauces and Asian inspired dishes. Give this chicken salad a try. You’ll Need:...

All month, we emphasize the importance of a colorful diet of fruits and veggies, focusing on one color at a time! This week, add the color green to your plate. Green is the very color of healthy foods. When nutritionists recommend healthy foods, the first thing they tell you...

Yes. There is a link between a vegetarian eating pattern and measures of depression as well as anxiety (most recently published here) in a large group of Americans, evidently pining away for their 40 ounce porterhouse, KFC Double Down, and daily half-a-cow sized burger. But wait. This study analyzed a bunch of Britons...

All this month we emphasize the WHAT and WHY and HOW of coloring your plate for health. Many cultures agree that creating a colorful palette to your plate is a deliciously healthful decision. The Chinese for example equate the color of your foods with the particular organ it benefits....

It sometimes feels like, if you want to truly make a difference in your health, you need to hit the gym every day or make every workout as intense as possible. But new research suggests that simply walking more can have a real impact on lifespan. In fact, people...

The latest results from an annual survey on dietary supplements revealed an all-time high for supplement usage among U.S. adults, with 76% reporting they consumed dietary supplements, up five percentage points from last year’s results. “These findings reinforce the upward trend in usage and confidence seen last year,” stated...

Create Support Talking about your goal can be a key element to your success. The more you put it out there, the more people know what you are setting out to do, the more support you create around you! You will soon get that friend asking you how it...

It’s grilling time! Basic, primary ingredients make up this marinade. Give it a try.  You’ll Need: ¾ cup brown mustard 1 cup dry white wine ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup honey 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon dried minced onion Directions: Combine...

All this month, we are are knocking down barriers to movement so you can be more active more of the time! Some people seem to just have more energy. It’s like they have more pep in their step and don’t drag and sag their way through the afternoon. There...