While I usually prepare for cold season later in the year, I already caught a cold last week! It started innocently enough with just a sore throat but quickly developed into a fever, body aches and congestion. I couldn’t even exercise for a whole week!.. [More]

The other day I was out to lunch with a friend and I mentioned my craving for wheat berry salad. My friend had never heard of wheat berries so I decided it was time to share some information about this amazing food. Don’t be fooled by the name but wheat berries are actually a whole grain and not a berry at all!.. [More]

E is for exemplary antioxidant! Okay…not exactly as thrifty as past comparisons, but maybe antioxidants should have started with the letter E. There are eight forms of Vitamin E, but the one that is most active in humans is Alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E may also be a beneficial anti-inflammatory, immune booster, and also helps protect the body from harmful particles called free radicals that damage cells in the body... [More]

My favorite season is upon us…autumn! I love everything about fall: the colors in the leaves, the cooler temperatures, the pumpkins (my favorite color is orange!) and apples! Yes, fall season is apple season. With so many varieties to choose from I never get bored with apples. My current favorite is Sweet Tango. Apples are a great choice for a snack because they are low in calories and they also provide fiber which can help keep you full until mealtime... [More]

Which vitamin is known for its role in helping blood to clot? If you said vitamin K, give yourself a pat on the back because you are right! Many people aren’t familiar with this vitamin because it’s not typically used as a dietary supplement like many other vitamins are. Vitamin K plays an essential role in helping our blood to clot, which prevents excessive bleeding. Having low vitamin K levels can raise the risk of uncontrolled bleeding (yikes!)... [More]

Why did the vitamin hurry across the road? Because there were 12 B’s behind it! Okay…I apologize if that wasn’t the most amusing joke you’ve heard lately but I figured we’d try a different segue into today’s vitamin blog! Now that we’re all awake and smiling (hopefully!) let’s get the ball rolling with a brief introduction on our next vitamin in the series: vitamin B12... [More]

I don’t know about you, but last month’s weather started to take a toll on my exercise routine. Between the sweltering heat and flood-inducing rain, it’s been a challenge getting outside and active! (Somehow the air conditioning is just so seductive this time of year.) However, the weather looks like it’s starting to turn around, meaning we can all get back into our exercise routine! If the cooler weather is motivating you to start some new healthy habits, be sure not to make some of these simple weight loss mistakes!.. [More]