Allergies may be worse during this time of year because of the
hot, dry summer weather. Avoiding the outdoors is the best way to keep our
allergies at bay, but if we must be outside, here are some tips:
Keep doors and windows closed during allergy seasonUse an air condition and HEPA filter to regulate temperature
and clean the airCheck the pollen count before venturing outsideTry to do o…
Whether we’re heading out on a road trip or a hike through
the park, there’s no reason to get stuck eating junk food just because we’re
away from home. Here are some of our favorite healthy snack ideas: Beef JerkyTrail MixFresh FruitPopcornRice CakesFruit and Nut ButterSunflower SeedsProtein BarsFruit and Nut BarsRoasted ChickpeasYogurtCheese Sticks…
Iron
is vital to our health and plays a central role in creating energy
from nutrients. It also contributes to the transmission of nerve impulses, the
signals that coordinate the actions of different parts of our body. Iron is so
important that if we have more iron than is needed, it’s stored in our body
for future use. Iron is defined as an essential
mineral, meaning we must get it from our…
Ladies, to better assist us through all of our life stages and
hormonal changes, we could benefit from some extra support – beyond the basics.
We not only need to have a healthy lifestyle in place such as eating a balanced
diet, getting enough sleep, maintaining a fitness routine, and having sufficient
relaxation time; we also can gain the benefits that supplementation can provide
us along th…
July is a great time of year to find an abundance of fresh
fruits and vegetables, especially at our local farmers’ markets. I want to share some of my favorite recipes made with produce I picked up at my local
farmers' market. Beets can be intimidating, but here’s an easy recipe that
makes good use of this highly nutritious vegetable. Beet RecipePreheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove…
When it comes to buying organic, here is the 2020 list of "The Dirty Dozen," which typically have high concentrations of pesticide residue and are best to buy organic, and "The Clean 15," which are typically low in pesticide residue.The Dirty Dozen
StrawberriesSpinachKaleNectarinesApplesGrapesPeachesCherriesPearsTomatoesCeleryPotatoesThe Clean 15
AvocadoSweet CornPineappleOnionPapayaSweet Peas F…
