Summer is coming to an end
and it’s time to start thinking about heading back to school. Among the many things
to prepare for, food is one of them. Whether it’s preparing breakfast,
packing a lunch, or having healthy snacks around, nutrition is an
important part of a child’s development. Here are some of our favorite snack picks.Nut and seed butters are
great items to have at home to spread o…
Spill some fish oil? No worries. The Carlson team put together their
list of quick, easy ways to clean it up.#10 Borax, hydrogen
peroxide, baking soda, and lemon oil#9 A product made for
pet odor removal#8 Absorb with kitty
litter, then baking soda#7 Blue Cypress hand
cleaner#6 Mrs. Meyer’s Clean
Day kitchen products#5 A degreaser, like Goo
Gone, then a citrus scented degreaser#4 Sea…
Many of today's adolescents and teens fall short on important nutrients because of fast food availability, vending machine accessibility, low nutrient quality in soil, and more. Some call them the "overfed, undernourished generation." For children not getting the recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals through diet alone, supplementation may be a great option for supporting bone, brain,…
This has been a hot topic of debate. Some feel sports drinks are a waste of money, while others feel they are proven to be necessary and beneficial... let’s take a deeper look into this ongoing debate.Originally sports drinks were designed for athletes doing endurance training in order to replenish fluid, glucose, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium), and amino acids that are lost and used…
Summer is in full swing. You may be attending picnics, going to concerts in the park, sharing dishes at BBQs with friends and family, and maybe even enjoying work gatherings. Here are some refreshing unique side dishes that will brighten up any food table.SWEET & TANGY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALADIngredients:3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced3 tomatoes, cut into wedges1 sweet onion, sliced into thin ring…
No matter what our age is, we all can benefit
from some extra brain support. Whether we want to support mental clarity, mood
health, or focus, certain foods and brain exercises can help, but it’s still a
good idea (especially as we get older) to add supplements that promote healthy
brain function. Some of the best options include the omega-3s EPA
(eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaeno…
