Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Durante, two of the most popular American artists of the 20th century, each sang the hit song called “Young at Heart.”   It speaks of the gift of being young at heart where your cares and concerns have flown out the window and you look forward to each day with joy and…

Hippocrates considered the father of medicine, once wisely stated, “All disease begins in the gut.” Current and ongoing medical research is proving how true that statement made centuries ago, really may be. It does indeed appear that in order to achieve excellent health, it begins in our gut – specifically our large intestine.  Our large…

Salsa – whether for a family gathering or to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, this ancient sauce dating back to Aztec civilization, is always a welcomed addition to any meal.  No matter how frequently you may use salsa, to officially celebrate this cherished dish, the month of May is the time to do it.  May has…

Pursuing good health should not be a go-it-alone endeavor.  Instead, good health should be nurtured, held in high esteem, and to share with your family.  Like the saying goes, “health is wealth” and this is one type of wealth to spread around. When focusing on becoming the healthiest version of yourself, it begins in your…

Springtime – who isn’t ready for this season following a long, cold winter?  Spring not only reminds us to freshen up our homes but to also take a fresh start, a fresh approach to rethinking old eating habits.  It’s the perfect time to do some spring cleaning by making healthy food swaps kick-starting improvements in…

Each year during the month of March the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month.  Initiated in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, this public education campaign became a month-long observance in 1980 as people began to show a growing interest in nutrition. This year’s theme is “Go further with food” focusing on various…

Normally we are encouraged to “eat a rainbow” of colorful fruits and vegetables. However, “seeing red” will be very popular in the coming weeks thanks to the beloved holiday of Valentine’s Day.   However, February is also American Heart Month making it a perfect time to add in heart healthy red foods into your daily diet….

Traditionally, February is the month for lovers and all things heart related.  To celebrate that fact, this month is designated as American Heart Month, educating the public about heart disease reminding us to take care of our one and only ticker. The goal is to help everyone live longer, healthier lives enjoying life to its…

Have you ever been crunched for time after work and decided to pick up fast food at the nearest drive-thru for dinner?  Of course you have and so has everybody else.  Rushing around picking up kids after school, attending their sports and school activities, or making it on time to an evening club meeting, leaves…