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There are good reasons to eat with the seasonsEating with the seasons provides health benefits for your body and your local community.*Eating produce that is in season comes with a variety of benefits. The taste of a fresh peach right off of the tree in the middle of summer, or a ripe grapefruit in winter is irreplaceable. It just tastes so good! But there are other reasons to eat in-season fruit and vegetables besides taste. They are more nutrit… Read more

Different phytonutrients provide specific health benefits.*Understand which Phytonutrients are in the foods you love and just how they benefit your health.*Our last blog covered Phytonutrients…what they are, and why they are so beneficial for good health. They are good for our bodies because they provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits as well as enhance intercellular communication, repair damage to DNA caused by exposure to toxins, de… Read more

Understanding PhytonutrientsThere’s a reason vegetables are so good for us due to this important component.*What is it about vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other whole foods that make them so beneficial for our health? Of course, they are full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals but there is another key component called Phytonutrients, (also called phytochemicals). These are the chemicals that plants produce to stay healthy. Some phytonutrients prote… Read more

Food allergies and intolerances aren’t just in humans.Know the diet alternatives for keeping your pets their healthiest.Last time we talked about the many ways we can look after our pets to protect them against harm, heatstroke, and injury. We touched on food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances. This time, let’s look at food sensitivities and intolerances a little bit closer and one approach to healing and protecting your pet from health p… Read more