Nutrition

Eating seasonally benefits not only local farmers and the environment, but also the quality of your overall diet. That means consuming fall and winter vegetables and fruit in the cold months and eating spring and ...

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Eating seasonally may feel a bit tougher to pull off in the winter — however, the benefits of this approach by eating winter fruits and vegetables are still the same, including a higher intake of ...

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Do you suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), irregular periods, infertility or menopause? Vitex, also known as chasteberry, may help. It's been used for centuries and has proved itself effective time and again in scientific studies. This small ...

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Believe it or not, real yams aren’t very commonly found in the United States, even though many grocery stores label certain sweet potatoes as "yams." The orange tubers you find in supermarkets that are called yams ...

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The goji berry plant, or  “wolfberry fruit" as it's known in China, is a great source of immune-supporting polysaccharides and antioxidants prized for over 2,000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. What does the research tell us are ...

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During the fall and winter months, the desire for yams increases steadily. They are deliciously rich in vitamins and flavor, so what’s not to love? However, when we are talking about the wild yam, it ...

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You might recognize it as an ingredient in your favorite skin serums or perhaps noticed it in joint-supporting supplements, but what is collagen? What does collagen do, exactly, and how can you incorporate it into ...

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“MCT,” a healthy type of saturated fatty acid, has been linked to several important health benefits. What is MCT oil good for exactly? As explained more below, MCT oil benefits include improving cognitive function and ...

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Winter squash is a versatile and nutrient-rich fruit more commonly thought of as a vegetable that brightens up cold-weather meals. Whether roasted, pureed into soups, or stuffed and baked, these hearty squashes are packed with flavor ...

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When it comes to healthy cooking oils, it may seem like there are endless options to choose from. Navigating the cooking aisle can be a daunting task on its own, and selecting which cooking oil is ...

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