Diet and Behavior
In 2010, a large study published in the international Journal of Attention Disorders found that teens that ate a highly processed, Western-style diet were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with...
View ArticleFolate is not Folic Acid, it’s better!
Folate, or B9, is a water-soluble vitamin that is found in two major forms, natural folate found in food and synthetic folic acid found in (most) supplements and fortified foods. Many health...
View ArticleCod Liver Oil
Article by: Beth Blessing Cod liver oil is the extracted fats and fat soluble nutrients/compounds from the livers of cod fish. It has been used in traditional cultures ranging from the South Seas, the...
View ArticleMangoes
Article by: Beth Blessing The mango tree is native to India and a relative of the pistachio and cashew. It grows in tropical climates and can reach a height of 100 feet. Each tree yields around 100...
View ArticleBack to School Natural Remedies
Article by: Beth Blessing School is back in session and with it brings more exposure to illness. The kids spend more times indoors and those lovely cold and flu bugs spread like wild fire. To help give...
View ArticleSimple Tips to Build a Healthy Breakfast
We have always heard that breakfast is good for us, and that we should eat it every day. Two of the main benefits of eating breakfast are energy for the brain and controlling your weight. It can...
View ArticleHow Sugar Affects Brain Health
It is estimated that as many as five million Americans age 65 and older may have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people and it is the sixth...
View ArticleSkinny and Company
Indianapolis, INHailing from Indianapolis, IN, Skinny and Company offers the only 100% raw coconut oil on the market today. Founded by brothers Matt and Luke Geddie in September of 2013, and...
View ArticleDiabetes Awareness Month
Article by: Beth Blessing November is Diabetes Awareness Month, Saturday, November 14, 2015 is World Diabetes Day. This year’s campaign is “Eat Well, America!”. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991...
View ArticleBoosting the Immune System
Tips to Staying Healthy During the Cold and Flu Season Article by: Beth Blessing Having young kids in school means lots of germs and viruses are being brought home. It didn’t take long before the...
View ArticleVigilant Eats
Bloomington, INFounder Doug Siegel spent many years studying nutrition and the benefits of using organic foods to create a healthy diet. Doug started off creating a cereal full of organic oats, goji...
View ArticleEating Healthy during the Holidays
Article by: Beth Blessing The holiday season arrives with chilly temperatures, time spent with family and friends and bountiful feasts. From dips to drinks to desserts, there are temptations all...
View ArticleCore Warming Winter Foods for Mind & Body
Article by: Beth Blessing The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and marks the beginning of winter. This year it was Tuesday, December 22nd. In the Midwest, winters are cold and often...
View ArticleMaking Your New Year’s Resolutions Count
Article by: Beth Blessing At the start of a New Year, many vow to work out more, eat better, give back to the community, etc. Instead of forgetting your resolutions by March, which so often happens,...
View ArticleUGo Bars
Bloomington, INFounded in August of 2013 by Tracy Gates and Rebecca Walter, UGo Bars was created to deliver fresh and nourishing snack food to busy people. Tracy managed a busy Bloomington, Indiana...
View ArticleFood for the Brain
Article by: Beth Blessing Good nutrition and diet are both important for the proper development and aging of the brain. It is no secret that fat and cholesterol are key building blocks to a healthy...
View ArticleHosey Honey
Midway, KentuckyTucked in the farmland of Midway, Kentucky, the Hosey family has been mastering the art of beekeeping and honey making for several years. Richard and Dianne Hosey along with their four...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution for Living Healthy
Article by: Beth Blessing By now you’re through your first two weeks of your New Year’s resolutions. While you may be progressing well so far, how can you keep this lifestyle going? Though you may be...
View ArticleSimplicity Juice
Indianapolis, INFounder Beth Smith has a true passion for changing the way people view their health. Over 10 years ago, while struggling with fertility complications, Beth became open to natural foods...
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Turnips
Article by: Beth Blessing Turnips belong to the Brassica family, which includes cabbage, broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts. They are a root vegetable that is native to Europe, and thrive in cooler...
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