Do you find the world of sugar substitutes confusing? I don’t blame you - the waters can indeed be quite rocky. Making the decision to cut refined white sugar and high fructose corn syrup out of your diet is...
Oh, for the love of cheese, it is just so darn good. But, is it good for us? That is a loaded question. There is cheese, and then there is cheese. Choosing the right cheese can make all the...
For some, grapefruit can be an acquired taste. If you don’t love this tart citrus fruit, you may want to give it a second try after reading this. There are numerous research-backed reasons to enjoy this superfruit.
Grapefruit contains...
The holiday season is officially here, and temptations abound. If you are trying to stay true to your healthy lifestyle, the days between Thanksgiving and New Years can be especially difficult. Office parties, family gatherings and lots of sugar-laden...
Just when you thought the nonstick pan controversy was a distant memory - here it is again - and this time it is really bad news for men. Researchers from the University of  Padua, Italy, found incriminating evidence against...
Canadian Marcellus Gilmore Edson was the first person to patent peanut butter in 1884. For the past 133 years, this sticky goodness has been a staple in homes across North America.
Despite what you might think, peanut butter is...
Everyone is at risk of type 2 diabetes…everyone. Over 80% of the American population is currently in an insulin resistant scenario. According to Dr. Wes Youngberg, Clinical Nutritionist and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, an insulin resistant scenario is where the...
Winter weather can be tough on skin and hair. A decrease in humidity, wind, snow and cold temperatures can leave your hair lifeless and your skin starving for moisture. Sure, you can lather on creams and conditioners but what...
You might not want to take a break from life, but your brain does. Every day, your brain is overloaded with the sights and sounds of the modern world. It barely gets a chance to digest all this information....
While the local food movement may seem like a relatively new thing, it was born out of a shift in the federal farm policy in the 1970s. It has been gaining momentum ever since this time as more and...
