Nothing symbolizes the return to school like the image of an apple. Apples are one of the most popular fruits and for good reason. They’re exceptionally healthy and have many research-backed benefits. 1. Apples are Nutritious Apples are a source of manganese, copper, and the vitamins A, E, B1, B2, and B6. They are also...Read More

Beets are delicious and easy to add to your diet. What’s more is that they are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and plant compounds. They are low in calories, yet high in important vitamins and minerals making them a nutritional powerhouse. In fact, beets contain a bit of almost all the vitamins and minerals that...Read More

When we think of summer fruits, watermelon is often at the top of the list. Watermelon is delicious and refreshing and it also has many health benefits.  Here are 5 health benefits of eating watermelon. 1. Helps You Hydrate – Drinking water is an important way to keep your body hydrated. However, eating foods that...Read More

Cherries are not only one of the healthiest fruits, they also rank as one of the most health protective foods overall. One cup, or about 21 cherries, contains less than 100 calories and 15% of your daily vitamin C needs. While there are several varieties of cherries, there are two ‘classifications’, tart and sweet. Both...Read More

Proper hydration is important for your health. When we don’t consume enough fluids, our bodies are at risk of dehydration. This condition can lead to fatigue, headaches, skin problems, muscle cramps, low blood pressure and rapid heart rate. Experts recommend drinking several glasses of water per day to meet your hydration needs. But while drinking...Read More

Tomatoes are at their seasonal and nutritional peak during the summer months. Including tomatoes and tomato-based products in your diet on a regular basis have been linked to improved skin health and a lower risk of heart disease and cancer. We usually think of tomatoes as being red and medium sized, but they can range...Read More

Spinach, a leafy green vegetable, contains more nutrients than virtually any other vegetable. It is one of the most versatile and healthiest vegetables and is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. Spinach is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, including: ·        Vitamin A – Spinach is high in carotenoids, which your body is able to...Read More

Hot weather can lead to an increase in your body’s core temperature, which often results in a higher sweat rate that may lead to the loss of both fluid and electrolytes. During hot weather, the loss of fluid and electrolytes can cause mild to moderate dehydration. Often there is more to overcoming the effects of...Read More

Raspberries are one of the summer’s nutritional powerhouses. One cup of raspberries provides numerous nutrients and antioxidants including over half of the daily target for vitamin C. Vitamin C helps support immunity and skin health and  also helps produce collagen. That single cup of raspberries also packs an impressive 8 grams of dietary fiber which is...Read More

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in your body. This mineral is found in the earth, sea, plants, animals and humans. In your body, around 60% of the magnesium is found in your bones, while the remainder exists in your muscles, soft...Read More