Processed foods are linked to symptoms of anxiety and depression

It’s no secret that mental and emotional health have taken a bit of a dive lately. A new study links eating more fresh and nutritious foods to better moods. Win-win!

A nutrient-dense diet full of fresh foods is good for your...

Good news!  If you want a science-backed reason to enjoy a mood-boosting daily treat of rich dark chocolate, then this article is for you!

Does eating chocolate elevate your mood?  I know that I sure enjoy a small square (or 2) in the evening.  A recent study found that enjoying...

So much of health is all about habits and actions, but where do these all stem from? What if we don’t have to make as many changes as we think we do? What if there was one powerful thing that makes a difference?

That thing is mindset.

Mindset is sometimes called “the story we tell...

You may be surprised to learn that some seemingly unrelated health issues are actually symptoms of a nutritional deficiency - and that nutritional deficiencies are actually much more common than you realize!

Most people believe eating a balanced diet provides them with the nutrients essential for...

And these healthy eating swaps couldn’t be easier

Are pre-packaged processed foods really “that” bad for your health?

A recent article “Ultra-processed Foods, Weight Gain, and Co-morbidity Risk” provides an update on the available data regarding the associations of...

You may hear the word ‘Stress’ and immediately think of the mental and emotional aspects such feeling overwhelmed, overly busy, and/or anxious.  And of course stress is one of the key factors in premature aging.

In reality, the body actually encounters different forms of stress...

While we may think of mushrooms as just another kind of plant, albeit a unique one, growing in the woods, in fact they are not actually plants at all!

A mushroom is a fungus—an organism that is alive until it is harvested.  Not all fungi are mushrooms, but all mushrooms are fungi. ...

Genetically modified organisms, GMOs, GM foods… These are terms you may have come across in any typical grocery store visit. But did you really pay attention?  Do you know what they are?  Do you know how common they are becoming, while often being ignored by the average consumer?...

The demand for organic food, specifically produce and animal products, has skyrocketed in recent years, with the growing concern over our exposure to pesticides driving the buying and consumption of organic foods. Research and several experts have validated the idea that if you want to reduce...

What we eat, chronic disease, and the health of the environment all have one thing in common: food!  And, what’s good for one is good for all.

Over the past several decades there have been increasing levels of obesity, cancers, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease in the general...

If you love your morning coffee or tea, but sometimes feel guilty because you’ve heard some reports that it may not be so healthy, here’s a reason to continue to enjoy it!

First, a brief recap of stroke and dementia. Stroke accounts for 10% of all deaths worldwide and is one of the...

Which is better? And why do you want them?

Antioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation. 

The chemical process of oxidation is like rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals.  Oxidation is also the reason why apples, bananas, and...