Today, I started my day doing one of my favorite activities- riding my bike. As I was cruising down Willamette Drive here is Portland, I saw many people filling buckets with the fresh blackberries that were growing on the side of the road. The sight of all those fresh berries gave me the idea to […]
Potassium Power
Potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium and chloride are all necessary minerals and electrolytes. Adequate potassium intake is important for regulating heartbeat, muscle contraction, fluid balance, bone health, keeping blood pressure in check and preventing kidney stones. Potassium and sodium perform many of the same body functions. However, they usually work in opposite directions. For example, sodium draws fluid out […]
Ginger Greatness
The weather here in Portland has been fairly wet and cold lately. We dodged the huge snow storm that was predicted but the temperatures have been hovering around an uncomfortable 35-40 degrees with plenty of dampness. I have been hearing from many clients that they are having a difficult time feeling warm during this weather. […]
Focus on Cucumbers
My garden is overflowing with plump, ripe cucumbers right now. I love the crisp, crunchy, cooling sensation of snacking on cucumbers in the summer. Many people think of cucumbers as a vegetable but they are actually a fruit with many health promoting properties. Cucumbers are low in calories and are loaded with water (96% water) […]
Brain Boosters
Last week we talked about foods that are healthy for your heart. Science has discovered that many of those same foods are also great for your brain health. The American Heart Association has identified 7 key actions you can take to promote cardiovascular wellness as well as keeping your brain healthy. Read below to discover […]
Eat With People You Like
Everyone knows the pleasure and joy they receive when they are fortunate enough to share a meal with people they love and enjoy. Conversely, most of us have also suffered through a tension filled meal and experienced the dissatisfaction and indigestion that can be a result. But how is it possible we walk away from […]
