The 7 Amazing Benefits of Cucumbers

I’ve always loved cucumbers but I honestly never really thought they contained many nutritional benefits. My 10 year old son loves them and eats them almost every day

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My Idea of a Flu Shot!

Fall is here and we are all getting inundated with pleas from health care professionals to get the flu shot. Regardless of where you stand on the flu

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Homemade Gingerbread Latte

Love the Gingerbread Lattes from Starbucks?  Starbucks took a step in the right direction when they disclosed the ingredients in their Pumpkin Spice Latte. The problem is they

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5 Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is one of the healthiest spices on the planet. Not only is it a fantastic spice to add to your cooking, it has tons of medicinal benefits

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5 Reasons To Never Consume Vegetable Oil

Are you still consuming vegetable oil because you think it's healthy?Just because it contains the word "vegetable", doesn't mean it's healthy.  First, let's define what is meant by

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Why You Should Eat an Avocado Today

The avocado is one of the world’s most perfect foods. It is easily digested and contains over 25 essential nutrients including iron, copper, magnesium, and essential fatty acids that help

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How To Have A Healthy Weekend

Ahhh…the weekend! Time to relax and spend time with friends and family. Unfortunately weekends can be a disaster when it comes to healthy eating. All that delicious, tempting

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5 Ways New FDA Rules Will Make Your Food Safer

How will these new regulations help your family?​This week the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took one of the most significant steps the agency has taken in

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Short Lunch Periods Bad for Kids

Another great reason to pack your kiddo's lunch.Here's another great reason to pack you kiddo's lunch. No only is it much healthier (the food in the majority of

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The New Labeling Trick That Hides Aspartame

By now I think we all know to avoid the artificial sweetener aspartame. But did you know that the manufacturer has recently come up with a new name

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