Regardless of your economic situation, we must begin to unravel the myth that eating healthy is expensive. Today, organic foods have gotten the rap that they are more expensive but with the right understanding and preparation, it is easy to eat healthy, even for those on a budget. Creating a plan and incorporating it into your existing shopping and meal preparation routines can help you get more food at less cost and allow you to prepare better, more healthy meals.

During times of stress, we need all the help we can get to stay on point and not be derailed off our purpose in life. What many don’t realize is the food we eat affects the overall health and function of our body’s organs, which have a tremendous affect on our mind and our moods.

Is it true that our child’s diet can affect their behavior and their performance in school? (…)

A great question to ask yourself regarding emotional food cravings is: “What experience am I looking for?”  Following is a guide for answering this question by looking at your emotional needs.  Note that everyone is different - it is very important to look at your own unique circumstances and look at the meaning of food cravings. (…)

Cholesterol is a fat-related substance necessary for a number of important bodily functions.  For example, the body uses cholesterol to create sex and adrenal hormones, Vitamin D (essential for calcium absorption) and bile (essential for fat digestion).  There are two types of cholesterol, HDL, or the cholesterol that takes cholesterol from the arteries and tissues to the lover, and LDL, or cholesterol in the tissues themselves.  Below is a list of foods that help to lower cholesterol in the tissues (LDL). (…)

Tight muscles and muscle pain are a common part of many runners’ lives, particularly those who run endurance distance.  While a great deal of information exists on how to prevent muscle soreness, less is available on what to do when the soreness hits. (…)