In the News Get your Yoga on! Study of the Month: Effect of Yoga in the Treatment of Eating Disorders Conclusion: Yoga can be effective in the treatment of Eating Disorders https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5934953/ What's New... JULY UPDATE Embrace Exotic Fruits: 3 Fruits you have never heard of and should try! 1. Horned Melon: Have you ever eaten a small … [Read more...] about July, 2018 Newsletter

Seeds Thursday, February 1st, 2018 It's no wonder that seeds provide plentiful nutrition; by design, they are meant to nourish. Seeds are capsules of nutrition meant to provide nourishment to a developing plant. Luckily for us, this can be used to nourish our own growth and development. Seeds are unique in that they are small, calorie dense, and nutrient dense. Seeds contain high amounts of … [Read more...] about February Newsletter

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 Spices Most people are taught to "eat their vegetables" growing up, but what about eating spices? Spices are not nearly as emphasized, but can provide many of the same health benefits. Because spices are dried and ground up, they are highly concentrated with vitamins and antioxidants. Not only does this improve the body's day to day functioning, but it can also help … [Read more...] about January Newsletter

Root vegetables are a staple of many diets all over the world. Their interesting textures, hearty flavors, and bright colors make it easy to see why. They are versatile and fun, and almost always a crowd pleaser. Luckily for us, they are nutritious as well as tasty. Since root vegetables grow in the soil, they absorb a lot of nutrients from the ground. This means they are packed with vitamins and … [Read more...] about December Newsletter

Everyone knows that leafy greens are important in our diets, but why? The US Department of Agriculture recommends that adults get three cups of dark green vegetables a week. Luckily there are many vegetable options to help us meet this goal. By consuming leafy greens, we are increasing our intake of vitamins A, C, and K, along with folate and potassium. There is a also a lot of fiber packed into … [Read more...] about November Newsletter

Monday, October 1st, 2017 Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! Being a quick dinner and crowd pleaser, pasta is popular for many reasons. It comes in endless shapes, sizes, colors, and varieties. Recently, many stores and restaurants are experimenting with new pasta types. From “zoodles” made out of zucchini to spiralized spaghetti squash, many vegetables are masquerading as noodles. These can be a fun addition … [Read more...] about October Newsletter

Eating Local Food trends come and go, but one that seems to remain popular is eating local. A "locavore" is someone who eats foods derived from local sources. The idea is that food is fresher, more nutritionally valuable, and more environmentally friendly when is comes from five miles away, as opposed to 500 miles. Farmers markets are a great source for anyone trying to eat local. Recently, this … [Read more...] about September Newsletter

August Newsletter 8/1/17 Lentils You’ve probably heard of lentils, a member of the legume family, but you might not be aware of their many health benefits. Lentils are special for many reasons. Out of all of the legumes, lentils rank second in terms of their protein-to-calorie ratio. This means they are very valuable to vegetarians or vegans looking for healthy, plant-based sources of protein. … [Read more...] about August Newsletter