Eating what is in season is a way to be mindful. We will share nutrition, gardening and health and wellness research. We’ll also share easy preparation tips and ideas since we know many people don’t know how to cook or think they don’t have time.
The Top Twenty Antioxidant Foods
In "Eat This and Live!" the author, Don Colbert, MD, writes about a research study on the top 20 antioxidant foods. The study is from the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry and it tested [...]
Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle
All through March, dietitians nationwide touted the merits of healthy eating as they observed National Nutrition Month. Good for them! Yet we all know that a focus on healthy eating is important each and every [...]
Say Happy Valentine’s with Dark Chocolate
February is often called Heart Month for different reasons. We celebrate Valentine’s Day with all kinds of decorative hearts, often heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolate. It’s also a time when attention is called to efforts [...]
Eat for Good Fortune this New Year
Happy New Year! May the year bring new possibilities and new opportunities. May it bring peace, goodwill and health. A traditional New Year’s Day meal is said to bring good fortune. Greens symbolize dollar bills [...]
Being Present This Christmas
Gathering friends and family to share a meal is one of the delights of the holidays. Whether it’s an Advent dinner, Christmas brunch or a New Year’s Eve party, it’s a special time and often [...]
Ten Tips for a Healthier Holiday
Many Americans gain between one and five pounds every holiday season. Here are a few tips and ideas to help you maintain your weight throughout the holiday season. Don’t skip meals. You’ll likely overeat later. [...]
