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Quick Nutrition: Goat Over Cow
September 10th, 2012It’s 2 a.m. and the piercing scream hits my ears like a gunshot. My eyes, heavy with sleep, snap open and I stumble down the hallway, groping in the dark for the switch that will guide me to the source of the unfolding drama. I am not alarmed, at least not in the heart-in-your-throat way that follows an unknown scream in the night.
Why Goat Milk is Best For Your Child
Historic Movement for America’s School Meals
September 1st, 2012First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier meals for kids across the nation. The new meal requirements will raise standards for the first time in more than fifteen years and improve the health and nutrition of nearly 32 million kids that participate in school meal programs every school day.
After Childbirth
September 1st, 2012Having a baby is a wonderful experience, despite the sleep loss and never-ending chores. But it can be hard to fit in self-care. You grab quick meals, don’t have time to exercise, can’t fit into your clothes, and have to-do lists that are three feet long. How do we regain control of our bodies and our lives after childbirth?
Look and feel your best afterward!
Focus On: Wild African Mango
September 1st, 2012Recently showcased on the Dr. Oz show, the West African herb also known as Irvingia gabonensis (latin for African Mango) has medical and natural health researchers clamoring over the possible positive health implications it would extend to various factions within the United States.
Nature’s Fat Assassin
Health Tips: Skipping Breakfast Can Lead to Unhealthy Habits
September 1st, 2012Compared to breakfast-eaters, breakfast-skippers tend to weigh more and have other unhealthy habits, such as consuming too many sugary drinks or high-calorie snacks, according to a panel discussion during a symposium at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) 2012 Annual Meeting & Food Expo.
Crazy for Cranberry
September 1st, 2012The cranberry bandwagon continues to grow as researchers learn more about the nutritional power within the tart, yet potent, fruit.
Let this floating berry throw you a lifelineSprouting Good Nutrition
August 1st, 2012It is easy to see that Tyler Florence is very passionate about the subject of food. A 15-year veteran of the Food Network, dad to three, restaurateur, and author, Tyler Florence knows firsthand that avoiding picky eating habits means starting early.
Food Network star creates tasty, organic baby-food line.
What Sitting at Your Desk Can Really Do to Your Body!
August 1st, 2012Many working adults spend upwards of six to eight hours each day sitting behind a desk. Although you may feel fine physically, your desk job may be negatively affecting your health in several ways. Dr.
Don't let pain become a regular part of your work day.Avoid Becoming a Skinny-Fat Person
One of the most important tools for achieving optimal wellness and aging gracefully is building and maintaining muscle. Muscle burns calories exponentially more efficiently than fat, and of course, it keeps us strong, active, and balanced. It is also part of the package that promotes a more youthful appearance.
Probiotic Building Blocks
July 1st, 2012Our bodies are full of bacteria. Before you shudder and reach for the hand sanitizer, you need to know that much of this bacteria is beneficial. We have over 1,000 strains of bacteria on our skin alone, and even more in our gastrointestinal system, called the gut flora.
The basics of probiotics
