Another Reason to Beat the Heat: The Smog

  August 3, 2011  |    Blog

We’ve always loved running in the cool, fall air and find exercising outside at that time of the year to be invigorating and refreshing…And as much as we love the summertime, we admit that there are some extremely hot days where you have to find the optimal time to exercise outdoors so you don’t risk …

Are your fruits and vegetables as healthy as they used to be?

  August 1, 2011  |    Blog

By: Scott Johnson Are your fruits and vegetables as healthy as the ones your parents ate? The answer to this question may surprise you — no. Research indicates that conventionally grown produce is losing valuable nutrients and it isn’t as healthful as it was 30 years ago. Nutrients like enzymes, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals that …

Salt Substitutes

  July 29, 2011  |    Blog

Salt is the go to for most American Kitchens. BUT, that doesn’t make it the healthy choice! Salt is the culprit that adds all that extra sodium to our foods. Though some may be spared from hypertension that can result from too much sodium, most of us can’t help that bloated, swollen feeling after a …