Just How Bad Are Those Little Candy Corns?

I started October with a vow to eat less sugar, drink more water and generally be healthier. I’m giving myself a B- overall, but I would be doing better if candy corn wasn’t dragging down my grade. My kids don’t love it, my husband doesn’t eat it, but what would Halloween be without a big […]

You Probably Aren’t Getting Enough Calcium

Take a quick look and see if you are.

Need a mid afternoon pick me up?

At about 3pm every day, I get hit with the tired stick. Some days it is a small wooden spoon, but other days it is a baseball bat, and the smack down leaves me wondering if I have an autoimmune disease. Why else would I be so tired in the middle of the day? Usually, […]

7 Fruit-Infused Waters We Love

On a hot day, nothing is better for you than water. But when you infuse it with fruit and ingredients that give it zesty flavor and can boost your immune system, it’s even better. Here are a few of our favorite combos to put in your fruit-infusing bottle 1. Fruit Punch Add whatever you have in the house–oranges, blueberries, strawberries and apples. After […]

Is Watermelon Good For You?

What's the skinny on this delicious summer fruit?

Are There Traces of Drugs in Your Mussels?

I recently read something very disturbing. It was passed on by a friend who wanted my opinion. We all know we can get a bad shellfish and end up in the bathroom for 24 hours, but can you develop an opioid addiction or will your hair fall out from eating bad shellfish? Mussels in the […]

Is Crystal Light Bad for Kids?

Hey, for that matter, is it o.k. for us?

Is Gatorade Good For You?

Electrolytes must be healthy right?