Spring Vegetables—What’s in Season?
The return of spring brings with it the return of a host of delicious vegetables to the farmer’s market. This guide provides an overview of
Superfood Spotlight—Quinoa
Quinoa has been a staple of the Andean region for thousands of years, and over the past decade it’s seen an increase in popularity worldwide.
7 Exercises for Strengthening Your Core
Exercises that target your core are essential for improving stability and balance; additionally, they can lower the risk of back pain and injuries and improve
Know Your Nutrients—Thiamine (B1)
Thiamine (also thiamin or vitamin B1) is part of the B complex vitamins. It was the very first compound identified as a vitamin, and thus
How to do Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
Gomukhasana, or cow face pose, is one of the 15 poses described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the classic 15-century Sanskrit manual on hatha yoga.
The Importance of Protein as We Age
Protein is an essential macronutrient—the building block of the human body— and it is in every one of our cells. Protein is needed in the
The Physiology of Pain and Its Different Types
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with,
Autoimmune Disorders—What Are They? What Causes Them? How Are They Treated?
Autoimmune disorders are caused by overactivity of the body’s immune system, which results in the body attacking its own tissues. Simply put, the immune system
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Superfood Spotlight: Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a sweet, starchy root vegetable harvested across the globe. Don’t be fooled by their subterranean growth—they come in a variety of sizes
Superfood Spotlight: Ah NUTS!
A nut is defined as a dry, single-seeded fruit with a high oil content, which guarded by a tough shell/outer layer.1,2 Certain legumes (such as
Superfood Spotlight: Spinach
Originating in central and southwestern Asia, spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green flowering plant that grows annually and is of the Amaranthaceae family, just
Superfood Spotlight: Beans
Turns out…a hill of beans is worth quite a lot! Members of the Fabaceae family, beans are leguminous plants with a rich history.1 In fact,
Know Your Nutrients: Choline
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Choline, a water-soluble nutrient that has been recognized as essential for body function and health by the United States (US)
Know Your Nutrients: Vitamin K
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Vitamin K is the generic name for a family of fat-soluble compounds that share a common 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone ring structure. Vitamin
Know Your Nutrients: Lycopene
Better understanding of how nutrients in our diet work, their health benefits, and their nutritional sources can help guide dietary choices for optimal health and
