Food and Fitness Fundamentals When the U.S. Department of Agriculture and The Department of Health and Human Services release new Dietary Guidelines for Americans every five years, the recommendations have historically been for a healthy population. But with 68 percent of Americans being overweight or obese, including 20 percent of children ages 6-11 who are […]

Food and Fitness Fundamentals With summer just around the corner, so comes the anticipation for the classic outdoor barbeque or picnic. Warm and sunny days are a perfect time to pack up a basket and head out for a long energetic hike, a day at the beach, or a nice relaxing afternoon in the park. […]

Knowing the difference between organic and conventionally grown foods can be confusing. Both organic and conventional foods provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, along with being low in sodium and essentially fat free and contain no cholesterol. But are organic foods more nutritious, safer or better for you? Understanding the true meaning of organic may provide more […]

Food and Fitness Fundamentals Do you often find yourself pondering organic versus conventional produce when shopping at the grocery store? If you are eating non –organic celery today, you may be ingesting up to 67 pesticides, according to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group, a non- profit organization of scientists, researchers and policymakers […]