Tag Archives: Vitamins

Our Collagen Elixir Rated 9/10 by Elle!

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and accounts for about 1 third of its protein composition. It’s one of the major building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Collagen is also found in many other body parts, including blood vessels, cornea, and teeth! You can think of it as theContinue reading “Our Collagen Elixir Rated 9/10 by Elle!”

Anyone else concerned about the depletion of our soils?

Anyone else concerned about the depletion of our soils and the resulting ‘nutrition-poor’ foods available to us? If you look this up on search engines you will get results supporting this and results calling it a myth, however, for me what really got my attention was this Scientific American article recently citing that crops grownContinue reading “Anyone else concerned about the depletion of our soils?”

Nutrition for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms

There’s never a better time to start improving your eating habits than when you are planning a pregnancy, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Good nutrition is important for your baby, and it’s best for both mom and dad to have a healthy, nutritious diet before deciding to start a family. The choices you makeContinue reading “Nutrition for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms”

Essential Vitamins and Vitamer Diversity

Vitamins take on many forms in natural, whole foods like fruits and vegetables. Different forms of a vitamin, known as vitamers (pronounced vīt-ə-mərs), deliver greater nutrient diversity. Check this out to learn more about the benefits of vitamers! What Are Vitamers? July 9th, 2020| While you might think of a vitamin like vitamin C asContinue reading “Essential Vitamins and Vitamer Diversity”

Are Vitamins Really Worth the Investment?

Have you ever asked yourself this question?  I certainly have!  I’ll tell you that there were many years that I didn’t take any vitamins or supplements.  My mother always told me to take calcium in my early 40’s as she was suffering from osteoarthritis.  Wow, have we learned so much about bone health since then! Continue reading “Are Vitamins Really Worth the Investment?”

Aspects of Aging Well!

Everybody ages. It’s inevitable and a fact of life. But aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down or settling for less-than-perfect health. It’s time to say goodbye to the ways people have aged in the past and introduce a new way to age. As with all aspects of health, no one product is the answer.Continue reading “Aspects of Aging Well!”

Warm Molten Cake – Decadence in a Mug!

I made this for dessert last night and it was so good. What a decadent yet healthy flavorful dessert! This warm molten mug cake was such a treat!! Its ~250 calories and a whopping 24 grams of the best whey protein! 24 vitamins and minerals including trace minerals which our bodies are just dying for!Continue reading “Warm Molten Cake – Decadence in a Mug!”

My Favorite Salsas!

These are two of my favorite salsas. So healthy and good for you too!! The only reason I don’t make them more is because I love them to much on chips! Too much of anything is too much! No need for recipes here! The first one is Pico de Gallo which has sweet white onion,Continue reading “My Favorite Salsas!”

Midday Mimosa

Doesn’t a midday Mimosa sound good right about now? While many of us are trying to stay active at home, a refreshing drink in the afternoon has initially been a glass of rosé for us but then it felt like too much wine consumption, too early, and that’s not good for anyone or our budget!Continue reading “Midday Mimosa”