It’s common sense that proper nutrition is essential for healthy living. It’s also common sense that eating highly processed food everyday isn’t the way to go. Unfortunately, if we don't take the time to cook our own meals, we’re more likely to reach for whatever...
Have you ever decided to start eating healthy then became frustrated trying to figure out what that means? It seems like what’s good for you one day is bad for you the next. Going to the internet for answers doesn’t really help either because EVERYONE...
Sweet potatoes seem to be almost synonymous with the holidays. In fact, I can remember a time when Thanksgiving and Christmas were the only times people thought about sweet potatoes. They’re a staple in holiday pies and casseroles, but did you know that sweet potatoes...
This September we’re celebrating Whole Grain Month, but what exactly are whole grains? According to the Whole Grain Counsel, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to “ increase consumption of whole grains for better health,” Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the...
Right now, the latest trend among health food fanatics to remove all gluten from their diets. According to a Gallup poll published back in July, 21% of Americans are actively attempting to eat gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, as comedian Jimmy Kimmel has hilariously pointed out, many of...
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, “Bone and joint ...
Did you know that Americans are eating more chicken now than they have been in the past 100 years? The average meat eating American consumes about 60 lbs. chickens every year! That’s a lot considering in 1950 we only ate about 16 lbs. a year....
Summer break lurks right around the corner. While it is one of the most exciting moments for the kids (everyone remembers the summertime/graduation exit in Grease), parents don’t always feel the same way. Not only do you have to find someone to watch the little...
February marks the month of American Heart Health, and to honor that, we have decided to provide a few heart healthy snacks to brighten your day. Eating heart healthy shouldn’t happen after you start having problems with your health. Just by paying attention to little...
It’s fall, y’all! We couldn’t be more happy about it. Fall is the perfect time for outdoor exercise as well as finding great produce. Although fall provides an abundance of fruits and veggies, with mega markets selling things year round, it can be confusing which...