Adaptogens are plant substances (often herbs) that have been found to help our bodies manage stress and maintain balance, or homeostasis. In other words, they help us adapt to external stressors by strengthening our internal systems, adaptogens can promote vitality,...
I’m always seeking out quick, easy ways to get more nutrition into my food and I thought I’d share a personal fave I’ve started doing each morning to have as an after lunch “treat.” I think tastes great with each spoonful packed with bone healthy nutrition! I am...
The 2023 edition includes data from 46,569 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables, covering 251 different pesticides. Sadly, once again strawberries top the Dirty Dozen list. Both blueberries and green beans – 11th and 12th, respectively, made this year’s Dirty Dozen –...
Not all calcium needs to come from dairy. The stars of this recipe are two of the top high calcium veggies, kale and spinach. And following a vegan diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a warm, “cheesey” dip appetizer. It’s also a snap to just change it out to dairy if...
Have you heard about the EWG free Healthy Living AP? You can access over 130,000 ratings on personal care, cleaning products and food products. You can even use your phone to scan items when you’re in a store. The ap’s not perfect, but we think it’s a fun tool when...
So you want a quick, healthy lunch or dinner rich in nutrients that support bone health. But just how MUCH is that meal getting you towards your health goals? I recently happened onto a tool that makes quick work of that question. For my meal example here, I’ve...