In recent years, there’s been a lot of publicity around the way Americans relate to food. Healthcare professionals, politicians, and media outlets have raised the alarm about an obesity epidemic. Former First Lady Michelle Obama famously sought to improve the...
When many people think of Vitamin D, images of sunlight are conjured. However, the shorter and colder days associated with the winter months might render obtaining this essential nutrient difficult. Fortunately, Vitamin D is accessible during the wintertime provided...
One great way people can make their food more fun is to eat seasonal foods. Seasonal picks are not only fresh and nutrient-rich. They’re also a way of getting involved with local agriculture. This autumn, pumpkin patches are springing up. There’s apple...
If you’ve spent any amount of time perusing healthy eating and nutrition blogs, you’ve probably come across the term “antioxidant.” But what are they, and are they truly beneficial? To answer this question, we need to understand a bit about how the body works. As...
Carbs sometimes get a bad reputation. This is typically from those who do not have a full understanding of how carbs are used. Carbs are, in fact, the body’s preferred energy source and are used for a variety of normal, basic functions. Like any other...
