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
What are you going to snack on today? If you want to eat healthier, it’s time to pick out healthy snacks for you and your family. A healthy snack ideally combines protein, healthy fats, and whole grain carbs. If you can’t combine all of those in one snack, then two of those components can still… Continue reading 14 Easy, Healthy Snacks to Enjoy
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 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!
Ahhhh, peaches seem so refreshing in the summer. You can make some extra efforts to appreciate peaches this month because August is National Peach Month! Here are some facts about peaches that you may not know: The U.S. grows 1.9 billion pounds of peaches annually. Peaches are handpicked. That takes a lot of time and… Continue reading August Is National Peach Month
Reading this article may make you hungry, but it’ll be worth it. June is National Mango Month, and that’s a perfect way to get the nutritional benefits from mangoes and enjoy a summer treat. If you haven’t enjoyed the tropical treat that mangos offer for a long time, now’s the time to run out and… Continue reading June Is National Mango Month! Yum…..
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