3 Great Benefits of Apples – And Why Your Body Will Love Them

3 Great Benefits of Apples – And Why Your Body Will Love Them

Think of apples as little multivitamins. They contain a lot of what your body needs to stay healthy. The benefits are plentiful, but here are three good ones to get you going! 3 Incredible Benefits of Apples They Relieve Asthma: According to a study conducted in the...
5 Reasons Your Body Will Love Pumpkins

5 Reasons Your Body Will Love Pumpkins

If you're in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it'll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them. -- Jack Handy (aka Al Franken), Deep Thoughts...
5 Reasons Your Body Will Love Bell Peppers

5 Reasons Your Body Will Love Bell Peppers

Stuffed peppers were calling my name yesterday, so I had to make them. Peppers are a winner across the board in my book, Sweet, crisp and available in a variety of colors, bell peppers are the ornaments of any grocery store produce aisle. OK, so we're coming to the...
Going for a Run? Don’t Worry (as much) About Water Intake

Going for a Run? Don’t Worry (as much) About Water Intake

Last week I came across a study done by the Loyola University Health System that examined running and hydration. How much fluid is too much? The study suggests that nearly half of all recreational runners are drinking too much, which puts them at a greater risk of...
Game Day Menu Ideas: Healthy Tex-Mex

Game Day Menu Ideas: Healthy Tex-Mex

Here is a simple game day menu with a Tex-Mex twist.  What’s more, it’s healthy and loaded with great ingredients that are good for you, including: Chipotle Peppers: Contains capsaicin, giving it heat – but also reduces inflammation in the body. Cumin: A warm spice...
Got Aches? These Herbs Can Help.

Got Aches? These Herbs Can Help.

Everybody gets aches and pains from time-to-time – some more frequent than others. Headaches, sore throats, stomach pains, achy joints…this list could go on and on. If we sprain our ankle or bump our head, our body reacts.  A little (or a lot) of inflammation is the...
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