We all know we should eat more veggies, and if we truly understood how powerful they are to our health, we would be loading up our plates with these superstars! Age-defying, cancer and disease fighting, stronger immune system, healthier brains, vitality, and the list goes on for all the benefits that veggies can provide. With summer months we have an abundance of fresh vegetables. With View Post

I love, love, love avocados!!  When you hear how amazing they are for your health, you will see why you need to start loving them as well! First, they are the perfect food for brain health.  They have the highest fat protecting capacity of ANY fruit or vegetable! Your brain needs fat!! With dementia and Alzheimer's on the rise, you can't ignore feeding your brains more healthy fats.  View Post

Summer may be gone, but blueberries can be eaten all year long for their amazing benefits. They are considered one of the top superfoods in nutrition!  There is a lot of power packed in this little berry! I used to not be a big blueberry fan.  They were just ok considered to other yummy berries that seemed more flavorful. Every time I read something nutrition related, blueberries kept coming View Post

Have you ever tried a neti-pot?  If not, it's soon going to become your new best friend if you have allergy and sinus issues! Living in Chicago, the allergy season seems to never end!  Even the snow doesn't seem to kill the allergens! Ever since I discovered the neti-pot many years ago, it has been something I use on a regular basis when it comes to allergy season. I can't do without View Post

Green tea is now considered the healthiest drink worldwide after water! It's time to get your teapot out and start brewing this amazing tea! What makes this tea so powerful over the other teas? Let's pull up a chair and learn about this tea and why you should start drinking it today! One of the big differences with green tea is how the tea is processed. The leaves haven't been fermented View Post

Flaxseed is an easy way to bring some amazing benefits to your health!  It can get overlooked because its " one more thing" to think about in trying to become healthier.  It's easier than you think to get your flax in! Let's talk about this superfood and how just starting with a scoop a day will put you on the road to a healthier you! Flaxseed is easy to find now at most grocery stores. View Post

Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention for quite some time and the impact it has on our health. Over 50% of people are deficient in Vitamin D and those numbers are climbing every year.  It's really important to know what your levels are and you can find that out by getting a simple blood test. What is causing Vitamin D deficiencies in epidemic numbers? - Lack of sun and the use of View Post

If you thought nuts were only a party snack, you're in for a surprise! They're little powerhouses in supporting your health and a great source of healthy fats that so many people are lacking. Studies are showing that nuts help in lowering your risk of coronary heart disease as well.  Nuts are essential for optimal health and longevity. Let's not forget that are great for keeping your skin View Post

  Juicing is the powerhouse to health Making a juice can be a  little more time consuming than making a smoothie, but getting your veggies and fruits into your system this way is going to be health transforming!  You are taking your health to a whole new level. I love to do smoothies also and believe in doing both for maximum health benefits.  Mix it up during the week so you get all View Post

Want to take your health to the next level? Need to make one change that is easy and doable? Get in the habit of a daily smoothie. Not a smoothie filled with loads of calories and crazy amounts of sugar, but a smoothie that elevates your health,  fights aging and gives you tons of energy for your day. Fruits and veggies blended together not only taste amazing but are so beneficial for your View Post