Sometimes pizza gets a bad rap for being ‘junk food.’ But when you carefully select the toppings or make it yourself, pizza can be a very healthy option for a snack or a meal. Pizza can contain all of the food groups in a single slice. It can contain whole grains, vegetables, fruit, lean meat […]
Winter Weather and Illness Prevention
Ever noticed how the onset of winter weather tends to increase the frequency of illness? While weather does play a role, it is not the direct cause. Rather, place blame on the true culprits causing your illness, for example rhinovirus (common cold) and influenza virus (flu). The connection between winter and illness The connection lies […]
A Feast for Your Eyes!
Good nutrition and good health tend to go hand in hand. You’ve probably heard about some of the great benefits that come from eating a balanced diet, like helping you stay at a healthy weight or lowering your risk for heart disease. However, did you know that good nutrition can also prevent eye some eye […]
