Trying New Foods: Tofu

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] Tofu is a popular plant-based protein made from blended, fermented soybeans, much like cheese is made from cow’s milk. It’s known for how versatile it is and its ability to take on the flavor of whichever seasonings or sauces you add to it. Tofu is commonly used in Asian cooking and […]

Learn About Legumes & Pulses

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Many of the beans, peas, and nuts we eat come from plants in the same family called legumes. Read on to learn more. We use the word legume when we talk about the whole plant from the leaves to the root. The word pulse refers to just the edible seeds that grow […]

Health Promoting Holiday Gift Ideas

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re looking for meaningful gifts that promote health, physical, and mental wellness, consider options that will benefit those in your life all year long. Here are some thoughtful gift ideas: Potted herb plants – Choose potted herb plants for cooking and wellness. Home work-out gear […]

Nutrition & Wellness During Menopause

Our bodies change during menopause. What we eat and our lifestyle choices can help make this change easier: Hot flashes and insomnia: Lower levels of estrogen and progesterone during menopause can cause hot flashes. Hot flashes can lead to insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep). To get better sleep: Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks 4-6 […]

The Inside Scoop on Supplements

During the pandemic, the use of supplements increased dramatically. Now 80% of Americans have started using supplements as a way to improve their health. But, how do you know which supplement may be the right one for you? Do you need a supplement? Supplements help to fill gaps in our nutrition. If you eat a […]

How to Better Manage Stress

Stress can be a good thing if it is in small amounts. When you go through short moments of stress, it can help give you energy to get things done. But sometimes stress can last for long periods of time. When this happens, we can get anxious or overwhelmed and even worse, our health might […]

How do I stay safe while being active outside in cold weather?

Follow these tips to stay safe while working out or being active outside in cold weather: Check the weather. Don’t work out outside if the temperature is below 32° Try to work out in the morning or during the day when temperatures are the highest. Don’t work out in: – very high winds – ice […]

How to Support Loved Ones to Choose Healthy Habits

We all have loved ones whose bad habits worry us. It is hard to watch people you care about, do things that may hurt them. Think about healthy habits of yours. Were they always part of your life? Was there an event or person that inspired you? Try these tips to help inspire loved ones […]

What is Acupuncture?

Energy flows through your body all the time. When the energy pathways in your body are blocked, you can get sick or feel pain. Acupuncture uses tiny, thin needles. An acupuncturist will put the needles lightly into your skin to promote healing and help balance the flow of energy in your body. This can make […]