Onions; they’re chopped, diced, or sliced, and found in various assortments of recipes. But did you know that there are significant health benefits for including them in your meals?      Let’s start with the facts. Onions, scientifically identified as Allium cepa, belong to the lily family. (The same family as garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots!) There […]

If you’re ready to whip that body of yours into shape and start pursuing a healthy lifestyle, there’s definitely one topic you must address: SUGAR! Because let’s face it, no one likes bland foods; but without sweetening our meals properly, we’re undermining any efforts to live a healthy life! We’ve made a list of 3 […]

Most all of us know that whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, but how practical is it to make this adjustment in our nutrition? It’s easier than you think!      Let’s start with the facts. The Whole Grains Council, a non-profit consumer advocacy group working to increase consumption of whole […]

Fruits and vegetables are essential to a balanced & healthy diet; but is the produce we buy from our local grocers helping or hurting our wellness?