When is good good enough? When it comes to nourishing our bodies, it makes sense to eat high-quality food—the best. Nutritionists agree that skimping on breakfast is a bad thing. When we rush out the door without breakfast, by mid-morning, we’re hungry, cranky, light-headed or worse. Developing a reliable breakfast routine is one of the basic building blocks of a healthy day. Continue reading
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Letting Food Be Thy Medicine

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.”
~ Hippocrates, ca. 400 BC
Healing is about so much more than taking the right pharmaceutical, herbal or other prescription. We’re reminded often that our health is largely up to us; the choices we make every day can lead to vibrant health or to a never-ending struggle with chronic diseases and conditions, and everything between the two extremes. When we’re sick, we often try to eat what we think will make us feel better. Can food truly heal? Continue reading