10 Helpful Things to Know about the Mediterranean Diet

Did you know May is National Mediterranean Diet Month?  (Yup! There’s a holiday for everything! But this is one that’s really good for you!)   And there’s good reason the Mediterranean Diet is getting the recognition it deserves. The delicious foods it includes help lower cholesterol and decrease cancer risks — while helping to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. By adopting this lifestyle, not only will you be improving your health, but you might lose some extra pounds in the process! A win, win! Here are some quick facts about what makes this way of eating so healthy for you. Read More

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5 Underrated "Superfoods" (that Deserve a Spot at Your Table)

By now, you have probably heard the term “superfood”.  It is used to describe foods that are nutrient-dense, meaning they provide a lot of nutrition per calorie.  Some of the top superfoods that have been getting a lot of attention lately include kale, blueberries, chia seeds, turmeric, and acai, and goji berries.  But even though these foods have been identified as being especially good for our health, that doesn’t mean they are the ONLY foods we should seek out for good health and nutrition. Many of these foods can be expensive, as they are costly to produce. What if there were superfoods that were readily available, and for a better price?  Would you try them?   Let’s put a spotlight on 5 foods that you may not think of as superfoods, but you should! Read More

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