Are you consistently eating 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day? It can be challenging to eat enough vegetables to get all of the vitamins and minerals that you need, which is why juicing is a perfect way to ramp up your intake of fruits and vegetables. Fresh juices are quickly and easily absorbed, and feed our bodies at a cellular level. They [...]
What would happen if we replaced every other coffee shop with a fresh juice bar? The fact that there is a coffee shop on every other street corner speaks volumes to how we are culturally dependent upon coffee and sugar-filled convenience foods to maintain energy levels throughout the day. How about our cafeterias? How many workplaces serve coffee for their employees or have vending [...]
Add probiotics into your routine to maintain a healthy digestive system!
Healthy Habit: incorporate more of the good stuff and there will be less room for the "junk"!
Probiotics could be considered the new multi-vitamin. They are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. Probiotics are healthy bacteria that populate the intestines and contribute to the function of the gut. The gut is responsible for food digestion and nutrient absorption, but it is also intricately tied to the immune system. A properly functioning gut flora can help the immune system fight off [...]
Confused by nutrition labels? Learn more in this week's blog and stick to whole foods that don't even need a label!
Animals products, because they come from the top of the food chain, have more potential to accumulate toxins, especially since the Food Industry has put more focus on quantity than on quality. Including animal products in your diet can add variety to your diet and provide you with essential vitamins and minerals if you are cautious in selecting high-quality products. Choose naturally raised, antibiotic [...]
Navigating the Grocery Store can be both frustrating and confusing if you are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle and make positive changes. The Food Industry continues to master the art of food marketing and persuasion, which often allows unhealthy products to sneak into your grocery cart un-noticed. 1. Read the Ingredient List First. Ingredients are listed in descending order based on content. The [...]
Do you get enough green vegetables?
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