Our skin is not only our body’s first barrier of protection –
it also absorbs approximately 60 percent of what we put on it. To allow skin to
do its job and be as healthy as it can be, it’s important to nourish it from
the inside with the right foods and supplements, as well as to apply skin-healthy nutrients topically. A few vitamins, including A, D, and E, do
double duty – they’re benef…
Mindfulness, or the practice or purposely focusing your
attention on the present moment and accepting it without judgement, is a key
element to overall wellness. Evidence finds that mindfulness techniques help
relieve stress, regulate emotions, and improve well-being. Some people practice mindfulness through meditation, but we
can cultivate mindfulness by simply focusing our attention on…
Are you feeling run down? Whether a busy time of year has
caught up with you or you’re feeling under the weather, it’s normal to want to
give your body a kickstart. Start with the BasicsOne item I count on every day for overall health is a
high-quality multivitamin and mineral. Think of it as a safety net that covers
all of the bases. A multi delivers the nutrients needed for energy…
Think about how
fast kids grow and change from infancy through their teen years. Babies triple
their weight in the first year. And up until puberty, children grow an average
of two inches in height each year. For children to thrive, all of this growth
depends on a solid nutritional foundation. Yet as any parent can tell you, kids
can be picky eaters. How can mom and dad be sure that their lit…
My mom
was and still is the quintessential sneaky chef in our family. She was constantly
altering recipes to make them healthier by substituting ingredients or adding
brewer’s yeast without us ever knowing. She continues to sneak omega-3s,
veggies, and other healthier options into her grandkids’ meals, which I am so grateful
for. As for
making sure our kid’s take in enough daily omega-3…
Whether we're trying to feed our kids healthy meals and snacks over the summer or throughout
the school year, there are simple ways to make them even healthier... by “sneaking”
in a daily dose of healthy, friendly gut-flora, a.k.a. probiotics. There
is a great recipe book by Missy Chase Lepine, called The Sneaky Chef: Simple
Strategies for Hiding Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals. My mom is g…
