You’ve probably heard or read about the benefits of eating locally. Your food will be fresher, you can get to know the person growing or making your food, and you will cut down on environmental waste from transporting food from far away. Plus, a quest to focus on locally-grown or locally-prepared foods usually leads to… Continue reading 4 Ways to Support Local Farmers and Growers in the Bradenton Area
Here’s the scenario: You’re on the go with your kids, or maybe you’re alone but running many errands. You’re getting hungry but don’t have time to go home and prepare a meal. Your available options are at fast food or fast casual places (fast casual meaning places like Panera or Chipotle), and you’re trying to… Continue reading Healthy Fast Food Hacks
February is American Heart Month, so it’s the perfect time of year to call attention to keeping your heart healthy. That means: Do you know the ins and outs of better heart health beyond these basics? Let’s test your health knowledge with a quick quiz, so you can get smarter about heart health. Answer: True.… Continue reading What Do You Know About Heart Health? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!
Do you make time to eat a healthy breakfast? Eating breakfast can provide you with lots of benefits. It fills you up so you stay full until lunch. You help your body rehydrate after sleep. With the right food choices, you fuel your body with protein, whole grains, and nutrients. Breakfast also can keep your… Continue reading 6 Best Foods for a Healthy Breakfast
If you like to cook, you may use herbs and spices for the extra flavor they give your dishes. Yet another way to think about herbs and spices is for the wonderful health benefits that they offer. Certain herbs and spices can help you control your blood sugar, lower your blood pressure, fight inflammation, and… Continue reading Herbs and Spices for Better Health—Get Cooking With These Today!
If you need a health boost in late January just as your New Year’s resolutions may start to wear off, then you can celebrate National Green Juice Day on January 26. It’s the perfect way to shine the spotlight on better nutrition. In case you’re late to the party, green juice is a blend of… Continue reading January 26 Is National Green Juice Day
With October a bewitching time for favorite fall foods (pumpkin spice coffee, anyone?), you may wonder if pumpkin is a healthy food choice. It is! Of course, its health benefits are best enjoyed without adding a lot of extra sugar. Here’s the scoop on pumpkin’s nutritional benefits and some ways to enjoy yummy pumpkin. Pumpkin’s… Continue reading Is Pumpkin Good for You? Yes, It Is! Here’s the Scoop on a Fall Favorite
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, may not be the type of problem you like to discuss if you have it. However, it’s very common, affecting as much as 10% to 15% of the U.S. population. If you have IBS, you probably are looking for solutions to feel better. Here’s some more information on what IBS… Continue reading Acupuncture for IBS: What It Is, How It Works, and How It Helps
Looking for a healthy, tropical treat? Then look no further than papaya. This popular fruit is versatile and tasty, and it’s the perfect fruit to celebrate in September. After all, September has been named National Papaya Month. Here are a few facts about papayas that may surprise you: Let’s take a look at some of… Continue reading September Is National Papaya Month!
Are you familiar with turmeric? This yellow, colorful powder is a common spice in Indian food and is a primary ingredient in curry powder. Turmeric is also commonly used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. A component called curcumin gives turmeric its bright color and its health benefits. If you aren’t familiar with… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Turmeric—and Why You Should Add This Spice to Your Dishes
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