If you’ve been following my blog for several years, you may recall my weekly posts that were written comparing the size of my friend’s baby in utero to various fruits and vegetables. I listed the health benefits of the produce of the week along with interesting...
Spring is here, bringing longer days, warmer sunshine, and the perfect opportunity to refresh our spaces and our diets. Just as nature renews itself, it's the ideal time for us to shake off winter's heaviness by tidying up our homes and embracing foods that nourish...
The spring (vernal) equinox happens on Thursday, March 20 at 5:01 A.M. EDT, marking the moment when the sun crosses directly over the Earth's equator. This gives us almost equal hours of daylight and darkness—a beautiful balance and symbolic fresh start. From this point forward,...
Seasonal allergies occur when your immune system mistakenly identifies harmless substances—like pollen from trees, grasses, or weeds—as dangerous invaders. To protect you, your immune system releases chemicals called histamines. These histamines trigger familiar allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, and itchiness. In...
When it comes to cooking oils, not all are created equal. While seed and vegetable oils like soybean, corn, safflower, and canola are common in processed foods and restaurant cooking, they may not be the best choices for health. Here are preferred oils, along with...
Ever told yourself, “That’s it! Tomorrow, I’m eating healthy!” And then tomorrow shows up, and you think, “Eh, maybe next week.” Guess what? You’re not alone. That tug-of-war between wanting to change and not quite being ready is called ambivalence—and it’s completely normal. On one side, you want to...
I recently stayed with a friend and when I offered to cook dinner, she presented me with a brown paper bag that said “HelloFresh” on the outside. WHAT? “Are you kidding me? This is enough food for us?” I asked rather doubtfully. I was told to follow...
Yes, it is that time again when I capitalize on the celebration of the birth month. After all, why should all the excitement of a birthday be packed into just one day? One candle-blowing, cake-slicing, well-wishing whirlwind, and then—poof!—back to business as usual. Not for this birthday...
Many people aren’t getting enough protein—especially as they age. While it’s often associated with bodybuilders and gym fanatics, protein is essential for everyone. It’s the building block of muscles, supports metabolism, important for healing, helps balance blood sugar, and keeps you feeling full longer. And yet,...
It’s about time. Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic dye used in food and medications to give a bright red or pink color. It is made from petroleum. In the U.S., it has been used in products like candies, baked goods, frostings,...