• 10 Foods For Vibrant Skin
    10 Foods For Vibrant Skin

    Author Ulyana Michailov ND

    Healthy skin is beautiful skin and is something we can only achieve by nourishing it from the inside out and also using only natural products. Its functions are underestimated when compared to the rest of the bodily systems but without the skin, we simply couldn’t survive.
  • Skin Deep Nutrition
    Skin Deep Nutrition

    Author Sarah Holvik, B.Sc. Nutr

    With our culture of makeup and beauty aids galore, it’s easy to forget that the best looking skin remedies come from within.  But no amount of concealer can beat the complexion perfecting benefits of a healthy balanced diet, rich in nutritious whole foods.
  • Glycemic Index: The Sweet Side of Life
    Glycemic Index: The Sweet Side of Life

    Author Renee Hughes

    The glycemic index (GI) is a method of classifying the effect that a particular carbohydrate has on blood sugar. When we eat breads, pastas, or even fruits and vegetables, our bodies break down the carbohydrates found in these foods to glucose, our main source of fuel. However, not all carbohydrates are created equally. 
  • Butternut Squash: Mega Dose of Nutrition
    Butternut Squash: Mega Dose of Nutrition

    Author Carol DiPirro

    Low in fat, butternut squash delivers a mega dose of dietary fiber, making it an exceptionally heart-friendly choice. It provides significant amounts of potassium, important for bone health, and vitamin B6, essential for the proper functioning of both the nervous and immune systems. The folate content adds another boost to its heart-healthy reputation and helps guard against brain and spinal-cord-related birth defects such as spina bifida.
  • A Yogi’s Breakfast: Start Your Day with Vitality
    A Yogi’s Breakfast: Start Your Day with Vitality

    Author Ulyana Michailov ND

    Breakfast has been known to be one of the most important meals of the day. It is also a time of setting a healthy intention for the day ahead. If you start the day with a nutritious breakfast, you give yourself a good chance to picking healthier food choices for the rest of the day.
  • The Power of Ginger
    The Power of Ginger

    Author Jennifer Trecartin, RHN, RNCP, ROHP

    Ginger is an ancient treasured spice. For thousands of years, Asians have employed ginger not only as a pungent spice, but also as a medicine for stomachache, diarrhea, and nausea. Did you know that research also suggests ginger can be used for many other ailments? Take a look!
  • Gung Hay Fat Bok-Choy! The Top 5 Asian Foods for 2011
    Gung Hay Fat Bok-Choy! The Top 5 Asian Foods for 2011

    Author Renee Hughes

    The following 5 foods are “nutritional must-haves” for 2011 as they score high points for their vitamin and nutrient content, and of course, their tantalizing taste.