Eating the Rainbow – Infographic

The bright colors of fruits and vegetables are not only appealing to the eye; they also have fundamental health benefits. There are three main types of pigment that give fruits and vegetable their rich hues: Carotenoids (orange and yellow) Flavonoids (blue, red, and cream) Chlorophyll (green) These colorful compounds provide [...]

2017-11-09T23:08:16-08:00July 18, 2017|Healthy Life, Infographics|

Food to Fuel Your Body

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo88kthQ_pk There’s conflicting advice about how and what to eat—low-fat, high-carb, low-carb, high-fat, high protein, grain-free. As a result, many people decide: “I’ll eat what tastes good.” The good news is you can eat delicious food, and nourish your body by eating a variety of healthy foods. Plus, there’s plenty [...]

2017-12-20T17:54:01-08:00March 24, 2017|Healthy Life|

Sugar, Salt, and Saturated Fats – How to Cut the “S-word” From Your Diet

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting the amount of added sugar, sodium, and saturated fats that you eat. The guidelines state that most Americans follow a diet that is too high in these three components. Here are some tips to cut out the “s-word” from your daily diet. Sugar [...]

2017-11-16T23:41:37-08:00March 31, 2016|Healthy Life|

What is the Difference Between Reduced-Sodium and Low-Sodium

We recently saw a recipe on Healthier Mashed Potatoes. The recipe includes “low-sodium chicken broth.” Other recipes we've seen call for “reduced-sodium chicken broth.” Big deal, right? But the Nutrition Label Guidelines clarify these differently: Reduced-Sodium: means the food has to have at least 25% less sodium than the standard [...]

2017-11-16T23:41:51-08:00January 5, 2016|Healthy Life|

Taste the Rainbow – How to Eat a Nutritious and Colorful Diet

When you plate is packed full of color, it makes your meal much more appetizing and helps pack your diet full of much needed nutrition. But have you ever wondered what all those colors represent when it comes to your nutrition? Here’s a quick run-down: Red: Red fruits and vegetables [...]

2017-11-16T23:42:33-08:00October 3, 2015|Healthy Life|
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