Recently in our office we had an incident where one of our nutritionists recommended a certain supplement for a client. As many people do, she took this information and went to amazon.com and ordered one based on GREAT reviews! The supplement not only had the main...
In pursuit of better health, one of the first things we’re likely to do is to identify strategies for healthier eating. While we may or may not be working toward weight loss, we look for ways to incorporate more whole, less processed foods like fruits, vegetables,...
There’s no denying that we get wiser with age. However, our bodies also go through less endearing changes including the loss of muscle mass which speeds up in our 60s and 70s. Reduced lean body mass during aging leads to decreases in total body protein and can...
You can eat them plain, add them to a plenty of delicious dishes, use nut flour to make baked goods, or make your own nut milk and nut butters. When it comes to nuts, the possibilities are endless. These little fruits are amazingly versatile, and come in many...
Throughout the year, fruits and vegetables go in and out of season, affecting their price, nutritional quality, and flavor. We Washingtonians are lucky enough to benefit from some of the best local winter produce available. This weekend, stock up on February’s finest...
Ashwagandha, an herbal supplement used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, has been getting a lot of attention lately for its wide variety of health benefits. The ashwagandha plant grows natively in India, North Africa and the Middle East and its root is what is most...
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