How Much Juice is too Much?

I know when children are transitioning from bottles of milk it is easy to give them a sippy cup of juice. The problem with juice and sippy cups is that kids are constantly drinking out of them and putting their mouths on it so their teeth are always coated in sugar....

“Spring Clean Your Diet”

Spring has arrived bringing us all kinds of new fresh produce. From April to June you can find plump strawberries at your local farmers market. 1 cup offers 3.5 grams of fiber and 100% of your vitamin C itnake. March to June look out for asparagus as it is low in fat...

"Spring Clean Your Diet"

Spring has arrived bringing us all kinds of new fresh produce. From April to June you can find plump strawberries at your local farmers market. 1 cup offers 3.5 grams of fiber and 100% of your vitamin C itnake. March to June look out for asparagus as it is low in fat...

Did you Know!?

When your grocer sprays water on vegetables to keep them looking fresh, it benefits you as well as him. Broccoli, for instance, when sprayed of water, keeps almost twice as much of its vitamin C as it would if it weren’t sprayed. Considering that broccoli is a...

Give Brussel Sprouts a Good Name!

Brussel sprouts have often been given a bad name, and if you choose to not eat them because of this then you are missing out! Not only are they low in fat and calories but they are high in protein! Brussel sprouts are loaded with Vitamin A, folacin, pottasium, and...

Are you Getting Enough Calcium?

Calcium and Vitamin D work very closely together to allow strong healthy bones. In order for your bones to absorb calcium you need the “key” or Vitamin D to unlock the door to allow this process to happen. With no calcium there is nothing for your bones to...