Wellness

Somehow, kale has become sexy. Credit the amazing power of food trends. Kale is not alone, either. Quinoa, coconut oil, chia seeds, kefir — food trends abound. In most cases, that’s a good thing. Kale and other foods that are “hot” right now are chock full of nutrients you need.

Poor digestion is one of the most miserable things to deal with. I know because I’ve dealt with digestion issues almost my entire life since having colic as a baby.

Stress is our internal response to external changes and challenges, whether real or imagined — a deadline at work, an upcoming dinner with the in-laws, relationship issues or just our imagination running wild. We experience stress when we lose faith in our ability to cope, whether with the world in general, or with specific people […]

Taking care of our microbiome is the new health issue everyone seems to be talking about, and thank goodness for that! Our bodies are much more than a system of organs and blood vessels; we carry more bacteria cells in our body than anything else. It’s crucial that these cells are largely made of good […]

By Dana Monsees This is a delicious, vegetable-packed, super-flavorful, gluten-free and paleo-friendly version of pho, made with zucchini noodles. Gluten-challenged or not, you’ll love this soup that’s even better than takeout. If you desired, you can also add 2 cups of cooked rice noodles.

Have you noticed that your body has started to change now that you’ve hit middle age? You’re not alone.