Is gluten making you sick?
Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat, barley, rye; and in oats when there is cross contamination with wheat. Gluten gives dough that [...]
Why you should avoid antacids
Antacids are big business. In fact, they are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. Consumers spend a whopping $20 billion each [...]
Healthy green foods for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is a great excuse to add nutrient-dense leafy green vegetables to your family meals. Tell your children it's leprechaun food! Leafy green [...]
Exercise and whole foods for heart health
This Valentine's Day instead of loading up on sweets, do something good for your health instead - exercise! Your heart with thank you! Cardiovascular disease causes [...]
Strengthen your immunity with these super nutrients
With cold and flu season upon us, it is more important than ever to keep your immune system strong. Because there are no known cures [...]
Keep your family healthy through the holidays
Phew... we made it through Halloween. From a nutrition perspective, that's one scary night! But let's not forget that we have a few other holidays to contend with [...]
Dietary triggers of migraine headaches
Migraines are severe, often disabling headaches that can cause throbbing head pain and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and [...]
Drink your daily greens
Dark leafy green vegetables are miracle foods! Because they are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, they help protect our bodies from chronic diseases, such as [...]
The power of zinc for sexual vitality
Zinc is an essential mineral second only to iron among the trace elements in the body. Zinc is required for hundreds of enzyme activities in [...]
Healthy after-school snacks
My last article focused on health ideas for school snacks and lunches. But what to feed your children when the after school munchies hit? This [...]