Who would have thought giving people the choice of plant-based sausage would be so polarizing? Social media has been in turmoil the last few days and it has to do with food choices. The chaos started after the restaurant Cracker Barrel added plant-based sausage to their menu. If you’re not…

Vitamin K2 is a vitamin that doesn’t get the attention it deserves! — If you’re familiar with vitamin K, you probably know the most about vitamin K1, a class of vitamin K called phylloquinones. This form of vitamin K plays a key role in blood clotting. But there’s another form of vitamin K called vitamin K2, that has additional health benefits. …

Get the most nutrition and health benefits from the blueberries you eat. — They’re a tantalizing shade of deep blue and taste delicious. One of the healthiest foods you can sink your teeth into is blueberries. What’s not to love about this popular fruit? All blueberries are chock full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but there’s something special about wild blueberries. You can…

Your body craves movement. Listen to it. — Working eight hours a day seriously cuts into exercise time, right? Even if you fit in a workout in the morning or at the end of the day, your body still needs more movement and less sitting throughout the day. The perils of too much sitting are scientifically proven. Even…

Core strength is key to optimizing your running performance. — If you’re a runner, you love the surge of endorphins you get when you run along a nature path or trail. Right? You might even hit the road or trail in the morning just before sunrise, so you can watch the glorious ball of fire, known as the sun, appear…

Vanquish stress and anxiety fast by changing one thing — Who couldn’t use a dose of calm? When you’re feeling stressed or hyped up, you want a feeling of calm to sweep over you quickly. Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling! You feel tense and tight and your heart beats rapidly. Even worse, the rapid heart rate and tenseness creates a…

What healthy eating tips can you borrow from the French? — The French are famous for their love of good food. They love to eat and aren’t into hunger or deprivation. But here’s the interesting part. Compared to Western countries, the French have better health and live longer on average. They also have lower obesity rates. So, French people know a…

Who doesn’t enjoy the sweet taste of honey? A spoonful in a cup of tea adds a new dimension to the tea-drinking experience. Have you tried it? Honey has always had a certain intrigue — its golden color, stickiness, and satisfying sweetness. …

Science has been slow to come up with medications that work for cough but natural remedies may work as well or better. — Cough is one of the most annoying symptoms! Have you ever tried to sleep with a tickle in your throat and a non-stop urge to violently expel air from your throat? Nighttime is usually when coughs worsen and become their nastiest. …