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....

Everyday Anxiety: Easy Changes to Get Yourself Back In Control

Racing thoughts, worry or fear, nervousness, a feeling of having little to no control, racing heart, trouble breathing, muscle aches or muscle tightness, sweaty palms and sleep disturbances…these are all different symptoms and signs that our body and minds are...

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....

Reducing Sugar Can Be Done

Despite the American Heart Association (AHA) advising that consumers limit their daily sugar intake to six teaspoons of sugar for women, and nine teaspoons for men, American adults and teenagers are consuming too much added sugar (meaning the refined sugars and corn...

Ease Symptoms of Histamine Intolerance through Nutrition

Do you experience a runny nose or sneezing when you eat avocados, eggplant, or tomatoes? Do you experience unexplained headaches, fatigue, or dizziness? These can be signs and symptoms of an allergy, but if allergy testing comes up negative, it might be possible that...