Blog tagged as Nutrition

Let's Go NUTS! 

Nuts are an easy, heart-healthy snack for wherever you are.  Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, macadamia, cashews, pecans, the options are endless! 


Health tip: It is important to choose raw or dry-roasted nuts. 

Adding chocolate, sugar, and/or large amounts of salt to your snack can cancel th...


Why Shop the Farmers Market?

Farmers Markets are a great way to walk through with friends and family and expose everyone to FRESH, LOCAL, and ORGANIC produce at low costs! 


PLUS! You choose to leave an ecological footprint by, using reusable bags, reducing the plastic products that are used to in large grocery stores to pac...


Heart Health Recipe Guide 

This blog originally appeared on motionconnected.com

We scoured the web looking for recipes that are not only delicious, but are also quick to make, require only a few ingredients and most importantly, are heart-healthy!


**Quick Guide: incorporate these foods into your diet to boost your heart he...



Living Naturally Well: Understanding the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing is more than just going to the doctor for an annual checkup. Wellness is an active process.

   —"Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence." - National Wellness Institute

What Are Your Healthy Food Staples?

Over the years, I’ve discovered a few go-to ingredients and food products that are versatile and go perfectly with some of my favorite healthy meals. I like to keep foods like whole grain tortillas and a good hot sauce on hand to make up a few of my favorite meals and snacks.


Because I’m always looki...