Jan 18, 2018
Do you have a primary health care provider? If you don’t, you may be short changing yourself! See what a difference a primary care provider (PCP) can make for you: An established relationship with your PCP can mean better care in the long run. Your PCP can get to know...
Jan 10, 2018
Sweet peapods on the vine announce the start of the spring growing season. This green legume is loaded with A, B-1, B-6, and C. One cup of green peas has 46% of your RDA of vitamin K-1, known for maintaining bone health and helping blood to clot. Peas are high in...
Jan 10, 2018
Why they’re good for you Green beans are a good source of several vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C, and K, manganese, and folate. They fill you up for very few calories-just under 50 calories and 4g of fiber in one cup of cooked green beans. Green beans...
Jan 10, 2018
According to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating healthier fats could save more than a million lives worldwide every year. Instead of focusing solely on reducing saturated fats, researchers found there would be a much bigger impact on...
Jan 10, 2018
Make 2018 your healthiest year yet! Add these tips to your resolution list to boost your health and wellbeing! Six Tips for 2018 Make an appointment for a check-up, vaccination, or screening. Regular oral and medical exams and tests can help find problems before they...
Oct 20, 2017
It is often mistaken as the white variety of carrot, but they are not. Parsnips are rich in potassium, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, folate and phosphorous. It is also an excellent source of fiber, as well as vitamins B, C, E and K, making it a nutritious food...
Oct 19, 2017
We are officially in the season of pumpkin-spiced everything. According to Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert for TOPS, Dena McDowell, these foods have one thing in common…and it has nothing to do with actual pumpkin. Most of these treats are loaded with...