Visceral Fat: What is it and what does it mean for your health?

Fat may just seem like a harmless annoyance that we want to get rid of in order to look better in our clothing and swimsuits. However, it has proven to have a massive impact on our health, specifically the fat that we cannot see, called visceral fat. There is another...

Getting Through The Darker Days of Winter

In the Northwest, we face an especially dark (and usually damp) winter.  From November through March the days are short and the sky is gray.  Even if you are one who appreciates this season, it is hard not to feel the emotional and physical effects of the darkness....

Add Some Color to Your Winter Menus With Root Veggies

Root vegetables come in a variety of colors, textures, and flavors to brighten up your meal this Fall and Winter. Not only are these foods pretty to look at, but they are relatively low in calories compared to grains while providing a variety of important nutrients....

Why Eating Breakfast Will Give You Superpowers

Go ahead, break–that–fast! Breakfast is an essential part of a successful day that gives you the ability to nourish your brain and body. When you wake up in the morning, your blood sugar may be low because you haven’t eaten since the night before. So when you do...

Are YOU Magnesium Deficient?

Magnesium is important for over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body! It is important in our antioxidant systems, energy production, breakdown of fats, DNA synthesis, muscle contractions, insulin action, and reducing platelet formation thus helping with blood health....