Label Confusion at the Market

You read labels at the supermarket so that you can make the healthiest choices for you and your family. But sometimes you get stumped: How do you decide between a container of pasta sauce with “reduced sodium” and another that’s labeled “low sodium”? Here’s a guide to...

More of our Favorite Resources

Previously I posted a blog about resources that we love for the new year for a new you. Below we’ve added even more of our favorites! Check them out! Drug and Medication Information: Consumer Lab: http://www.consumerlab.com/ Rx List:...

The Great Cholesterol Myth

To follow our healthy aging series, we thought you should know some truths about cholesterol and statins. Both of these things can have an impact on the way we each age. So what is the great Cholesterol Myth? The storyline behind this video was created by Dr. Jonny...

Healthy Aging- Protect Yourself Part 2

5. Protective Nutrients In this two part series, we are focusing on the types of nutrients that we consider protective.  Last time, we covered the first three, omega 3 fatty acids, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. In this post, we will cover functional nutrients,...

Healthy Aging- Protect Yourself

4. Protective Nutrients There are many nutrients in our foods that can act as protective agents to fight off sickness and disease. We need these on a daily basis to help us survive and stay healthy. The main types of nutrients include: protein, carbohydrates, fats,...