For any medicine, there is a dose that makes it helpful and a dose which makes it harmful. For food to be a beneficial medicine, a healthy quantity, and quality must be a part of your culture and daily routine. Barry Breaux, MD. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designated…

Hint: It’s a physical demonstration of self-care It’s Monday morning, the start of a new week. You glance at the clock, you have one hour to get dressed, grab breakfast, and get to work. You’re up for this; it’s your routine, and you’ve been at it for a few years…

Prebiotics, Probiotics, Stress Management LJ rounded the bend of the running trail first and right into an unexpected surprise: a flock of turkeys! The spooked birds ran in all directions, some toward an unsuspecting Ted, lagging LJ. The turkeys surrounded him. Shocked, Ted struggled to outrun them. …

Yes, and Here’s Why It was a brisk, breezy, sunny day at the farmer’s market. The rows of colorful fruits and vegetables displayed were a sight to behold. Every available booth was staffed by expert growers eager to sell their products and share their knowledge and wisdom, giving shoppers an…

Here are six animal species that came off the endangered list and why. “It’s extremely important, as a writer, we give a voice to those who don’t have voices, including the other animals we share the planet with and the places that are endangered or being lost.”–Alison Hawthorne Deming World…

AKA Sesame Seeds The wind was picking up, and the clouds were rolling in as the cold air drifted downward. Annie noticed the drop in temperature and wrapped her jacket tighter as she hurried home. It had gotten five degrees colder since she left the farmer’s market. She passed the…

February is Heart Health Month How heart-healthy foods can protect yours “One love, one heart, let’s get together and be all right,” sang Bob Marley. Including the heart in his powerful message of peace speaks to its significance. Each of us has one, and it is expected to support us…

And one to limit. Annie glanced up from the computer screen out her office window at her favorite mountain peak. It was shrouded in storm clouds. She sighed; she hadn’t seen its top in days. …

Kaboom! The thunder crashing across the sky made Annie and LJ jump in surprise, followed by a burst of laughter partially from the shared joy of the moment and relief, knowing they were warm and safe in their home. It was a severe rainstorm that had been raging for days…