Why It’s Important to Eat Your Fruits & Vegetables

 

The human diet has always been made up of fruits and vegetables. Mankind has depended upon nature to provide it with a natural source of food. But as humans developed so did the ability to create cheaper processed food. Unfortunately these cheaper food sources such as canned, boxed or frozen foods don't contain the same vital nutrients that natural fruits and vegetables provide. And thus the influx of lifestyle diseases such as Alzheimer's, asthma, atherosclerosis, cancers, cirrhosis, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, stroke, depression,  and obesity. Read more...

Stay Hydrated With These Foods

Water is an important nutrient that you need to replenish on a daily basis. We lose water through perspiration, aspiration and respiration. Every cell in the body needs water to properly function. Dehydration can cause fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and sluggishness. Therefore it’s important to properly hydrate throughout the day. But if you forget to bring a water bottle to sip on, munch on some hydrating foods. They contribute to your water intake and fill you up keeping you feeling satiated so you don’t snack on extra calories. Foods with high water content provide the body with the added of fiber, electrolytes and vitamins. Fruit and vegetables are loaded with water so keep so me of these close at hand to snack on to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. Read more...

10 Of The Best Summer Produce To Eat

Summer is a time for sun in the fun, picnics, and days at the beach, barbecues and lots of fresh produce like strawberries, watermelon, corn on the cob, tomatoes, etc. Summer is the best time to head to the farmers market; roadside fruit stands, and produce markets. Locally grown produce is sold cheap due to the abundance of fruits and vegetables available this time of year. This makes summer the best time of year to buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. Load up on the multicolor cornucopia of nutrients that this summer’s produce provides. Read more...