Sea Moss: Nature’s Health Booster

Sea Moss: Nature’s Health Booster

Everything old is new again. The hottest thing in nutrition is sea moss, a plant people from Northern Europe to the Caribbean have used to treat and prevent problems for centuries. (Sea moss, or Irish moss, was a vital source of nutrition during the Great Famine in...
Fuel Your Health with Fiber

Fuel Your Health with Fiber

You probably know dietary fiber is great for keeping you regular, but it does a lot more than that. Fiber keeps your body running smoothly. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of...
Hold the Meat, Keep the Flavor

Hold the Meat, Keep the Flavor

Want to include more vegetables in your diet but are worried you’ll miss meat? You’re in luck. Depending on how you transform them, several fruits and vegetables can mimic the flavor and texture of meat. Try these delicious, fiber-rich options, and you’ll be satisfied...
Healthy Halloween

Healthy Halloween

Of course, eating candy in moderation is OK. But if you are looking for tasty and healthy[ish] treats to hand out on Halloween, here are a few examples that will make your house a required stop: Natural Fruit Leather. Made from whole fruit, fruit leather provides kids...
The Power of School Lunch

The Power of School Lunch

September is back-to-school time for many Americans, which means it’s also time to think about school lunch. For many, mentioning school lunches might conjure memories of cardboard-texture pizza and limp sandwiches. However, it’s time to update that mental image....
Make Eating Child’s Play

Make Eating Child’s Play

Getting kids to eat their fruits and veggies can be an uphill battle, but it will be easy with a little creativity and persistence. Here are some tips to entice even the pickiest of eaters to embrace the wonderful world of fruits and vegetables: Make it Fun: Turn...