Growing up we had a chest my family used for
staying healthy that had various supplements and homeopathic remedies. Today, my house has a cupboard in our kitchen with all of our health needs. When it hits September around our home, beyond our daily multi and omega-3s, we make sure to increase our intake of certain basic vitamins,
minerals, and antioxidants, along with adding in extra s…
Where did the summer go? I can’t believe it’s already that
time of year, where kids of all ages, teachers, professors, and other
school employees head back to school. As we move from being outside, where we're soaking up vitamin D, to primarily being indoors – now, more than ever, we need to focus on maintaining a robust immune system. There are
several nutrients that can assist with…
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,…
Did you ever wish you could grow your own food? Maybe you’ve tried and failed, or you just don’t have the space. I'm going to share some easy nutrient dense items that are easy to grow and require minimal space.
Broccoli Sprouts have a slight radish flavor and look like alfalfa sprouts. One 3-ounce serving contains 60 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C and 2 grams of protein with 4 gr…
We typically don’t think about our eye health until we begin having problems with it. What we should be doing is supporting our eyes along the way with the right nutrients they need to keep them working and focusing properly. Various nutrients such as: carotenoids (like lutein and zeaxanthin), beta carotene, vitamin C with citrus bioflavonoids, bilberry, NAC (N-acetyl cysteine), and minerals (like…
Foods that are healthy for our skin include alkaline foods, like vegetables, fruits, olive oil, or herbal and green teas. We can also combat free radicals with powerful antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, quercetin, beta-carotene, and selenium. Papaya, bell peppers, and broccoli are high in vitamin C. Foods high in vitamin E include sunflower seeds, olives, and almonds. Brightly colored swe…
