Nutrition Advice & Tips
I was in the Fresh Market last week, and stumbled upon a treat. Concord grapes are in season! These polyphenol-rich fruits are powerful flavonoids (purple-blue foods) protecting the brain from dementia and the heart from arterial damage. Studies rank Concord grapes higher than blueberries and acai berries in anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-reducing power. Now, I am […]
Read More ⟶I want water to be appealing and for so many, it is considered “boring!” Too many people struggle to adjust their taste buds to the cleanliness of pure water, and this is especially true of children; even though the benefits of sufficient water intake are tremendous. Water detoxifies the body at the cellular level; promotes […]
Read More ⟶Tomatoes can vary in size, color and type. It is important to know the different types of local tomatoes, whether you are gardening or just using them in a recipe. The best tomatoes to grow in NC include better boy, celebrity, roma, super sweet 100, and cherokee purple. Moreover, tomatoes are classified whether they are […]
Read More ⟶It is time once again to recognize our independence as a nation. As you prepare to celebrate, remember that holidays do not have to be downslide for healthy eating. As we think about making lifestyle changes, changes that will last, we change our lifestyle! That means that if holidays used to be a time when […]
Read More ⟶It’s that time of the year when we put away the oatmeal, crock pots, soups, and heavier comfort foods for the cooler summer foods like fruit salads, smoothies, yogurt, ice cream, and salads! Salads are a perfect summer lunch option that can be light in calories and fat yet packed full of nutrients. The key […]
Read More ⟶Did you know that your skin is your body’s largest organ? And, that everything you put on your skin seeps into your bloodstream? Have you heard you should be able to eat your cosmetics? Well, these things are true. When it comes to body lotion, I prefer the natural stuff. It just doesn’t seem right […]
Read More ⟶In February, you can find a heart almost anywhere. Valentines adorn most every store. That is most likely why February is also heart-health awareness month – a very easy correlation to make, and an important one too. Sadly, heart-disease is the leading cause of death in both adult males and females in the United States. […]
Read More ⟶You often hear North Carolinians boast that here we enjoy all four seasons. Sunny and 78 degrees are wonderful, but in 365 days, you might need a change. So, as we roll through our winter months, let’s agree to make the most of every season, even those with frigid air, shortened days and, yes, snow! […]
Read More ⟶When we think of winter, often vegetables are overlooked. However, nutritionally, some of nature’s most powerful disease-fighters peek during this season. Collards and kale are part of the winter vegetable garden. They are from the cruciferous family of vegetables best known for cancer-fighting compounds; especially cancers of the bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate. What […]
Read More ⟶
