We all know how difficult it can be to achieve optimum health everyday of your life.But, this is precisely what you need to do! Ladies, lose weight by eating a healthy diet.  Health is a... Read more >>

Washing your produce may seem like plain old common sense. After all, who wants to eat dirty melons or gritty spinach? But while enjoying the purest taste of our produce is important, the real reason... Read more >>

The other day I found myself with some extra time on my hands. I decided to walk to my afternoon meeting rather than take the subway. Walking meant that I got to cross one of my favorite bridges in... Read more >>

What kind and how much should we take? In general, the type of vitamins and other supplements we might consider taking is different at every age, nutritional status, and needs; folic acid (Vitamin... Read more >>

There are many reasons why consumers choose organic over conventionally-grown food, but there’s usually one reason why they don’t—cost. Organics can run 10 to 100 percent higher than... Read more >>

Recently, there’s been a major movement toward juicing. Raw foodies and vegans love it and have advocated for it, claiming that this is the answer to optimal health. Personally, I prefer shakes... Read more >>

Given the plethora of produce that’s readily available at supermarkets and farmers’ markets around the country, it’s surprising that so few of us get the recommended five servings a... Read more >>

Have you noticed that you crave different foods in different seasons? Your body knows best what it needs and when it needs it. Foods that are in season provide us the most flavor, freshness, and most... Read more >>

Vitamins, minerals, and “essential” elements are substances we need in small amounts for normal metabolism, function, and health. These substances are called micronutrients. Our body... Read more >>

There are a lot of foods that are heart healthy, but which ones should you eat during the summer months? 1. Berries It’s berry season and that means time to stock up on your flavonoid intake.... Read more >>