The Food Revolution Network is a really terrific resource for nutritional information. Here is an encouraging article from them about magnesium being used as a natural approach for depression. This Is An Astonishingly Easy, Affordable, and Effective Way to Treat Depression Naturally Food and Health Personal HealthJuly 28, 2017 Around the world, 350 million people report suffering from depression. And by […]
Read moreSpices have so many health benefits. I encourage everyone to incorporate various spices such as cinnamon, turmeric and pepper into everyday cooking. Kanchan Koya has her Ph.D in Molecular Biology from Harvard University and she uses that knowledge along with her nutritional training to teach families about the wonderful benefits of various spices. She has a great website for information […]
Read moreHard boiled eggs are a terrific source of protein and they make a quick healthy snack on the go. Dole has a fun deviled egg recipe for everyday meals or to bring to your next party. Try this healthy twist the next time you make some deviled eggs! http://www.dole.com/recipes/w/white-deviled-bites
Read moreI have students attend my yoga classes for various reasons. Some students need gentle exercise for their joints and chronic health issues, others need to work on stretching and slowing down with our fast pace schedules. There are also those students who attend my classes because they are going through a tough emotional situation or dealing with depression. I have […]
Read moreHere is a healthy gluten and dairy free recipe for a nutrient dense side dish at dinner. https://youtu.be/5MeAkQWsP9c http://www.dole.com/Articles/Trend_Alert_Sweet_Potatoes Here is a great article from Dole about a few of the health benefits from sweet potatoes! Could they be the next cauliflower? Autumn is upon us, and at Dole we’re predicting the next hot food trend is sweet potatoes! Frankly, […]
Read moreIf you have students in the home, it is important to make sure they are healthy for all of the learning and growing that will take place all year. Healthy habits take time to form. It also takes a long time to break bad habits. Help your students to cultivate healthy habits now. Here are a few important tips for […]
Read moreIn Dole’s July newsletter there are multiple studies sited that help show some of the many benefits gained from eating mangoes daily. Mangoes bring down inflammation in the body while increasing metabolism. “Polyphenols, which are phytochemicals, are good for you and protect your health. Texas A&M University looked at these properties in mangoes, and as a result, mangoes have even […]
Read moreWe have all heard the phrase,”sitting is the new smoking.” Our sedentary lifestyles are not good for our waistline and they are even more damaging to our internal organs. Here is a brief summary from a study of sedentary individuals. The findings give everyone another reason to attend a yoga or other fitness class weekly! From Dole’s weekly newsletter- “Healthy […]
Read moreSummer is the perfect time of year to start eating more produce! Fruits and vegetables are in abundance right now. Juicy peaches and plums are such a perfect healthy dessert. When you are shopping for produce try to remember the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen to avoid exposure to pesticides. The dirty dozen are foods that still have […]
Read moreAFPA has a great list of healthy habits to keep you motivated to take care of your health throughout the summer season! https://www.afpafitness.com/blog/food-and-nutrition-healthy-habits
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