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I think there is nothing better on a sunny spring day than a veggie-loaded chopped salad. A rainbow of toppings means I’m getting a wide variety of vitamins, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. This salad is simple but very versatile. “As is” it’s a perfect side dish,...

Fresh air, vitamin D, moving the body, and getting your hands in the soil – gardening no doubt offers a host of both physical and mental health benefits. I personally love that a garden is a place where people of all ages, stages, and fitness levels can enjoy physical...

Nothing is better than a warm chocolate chip cookie – but those without gluten and dairy are often not worth the time. This recipe is different. They are thin, crisp around the edges, and chewy in the center. If you want a thicker cookie, you might try refrigerating...

As the weather gets warmer, I see parents lined up on the park benches of playgrounds around the city. As they sit on their smartphones I wonder if they knew how many calories they could burn and health benefits gained from just playing with their kids. The monkey...

We frequently see both parents and grandparents with low back pain from lifting or carrying children. It’s assumed that because they are smaller than us, we can just scoop them up without another thought. But the truths is, the day to day caring for children can cause...

If you experience any digestive upset (or are recovering from a stomach bug), Fennel can be a great support to your system. It helps stimulate digestive juices for proper absorption of nutrients, balance pH to reduce acid reflux, and has fiber to keep things moving...

When women are fed up with their belly bulge (or mummy tummy), they start asking questions about nutrition and exercise. Should I do more crunches? (we answer that one here) Should I cut out carbs? (let’s not open that can of worms). But, for most women I talk to,...

Core strength is a huge buzz word over the past few years and there are a lot of opinions out there as to how to manage your middle. But, buyer beware! The exercise promoted by well-meaning fitness enthusiasts – anywhere from mommy bloggers to high-level athletes –...

Spring colds have slowed us down this past week. Maybe allergies or a virus, but either way we are loading up on the powerful antioxidant Vitamin C to help us power through. This easy (but oh so pretty) salad packs a cold-fighting punch with grapefruit and spinach....

With breakfast buffets lined with muffins and pastries, it's no wonder we are conditioned to want sweet for breakfast. But when cutting out gluten and grains we aren't left with much else than eggs and smoothies for breakfast. These are great, healthy options, but...