Our bodies need food to live and grow and repair themselves. But not all food is created equally. And not every food is necessarily good for you, depending on what your fitness and weight loss goals are. Knowing what types and amounts of food to...
Did you know that every June 16th is National Fresh Veggies Day? The holiday was started to help create awareness about the benefits of eating fresh vegetables. These days, many people opt to eat process or fast foods, neglecting to get enough servings of veggies...
The first week of June is National Headache Awareness Week, a time to learn and spread awareness about this common ailment. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably had your fair share of headaches in your lifetime. But how much do you really know about...
National Garlic Day is April 19th. While many of us enjoy the taste of garlic, much to our loved ones’ chagrin (hey, that’s why God invented breath mints), not a lot of people know that garlic is really good for you! With this in mind,...
April 2nd is National Walk to Work Day. The national holiday was started to help people get up and get moving. Many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension and type 2 diabetes, are allowed to take hold because of poor diet and lack of...
‘Tis the season when people get excited about all-things pumpkin-spiced. And I can certainly understand that as the flavor of pumpkin is delish! But while pumpkin-spiced lattes and pumpkin muffins aren’t very healthy for you, the actual pumpkin is. Here are 5 surprising health benefits...