WHAT? WE HAVE TWO BRAINS?
Of course, when we think of the brain, we think of the organ protected by our skull. It is our control panel. But, we now know we have another equally important neural network located in our gut that is sometimes thought of as our "second brain."
Read MoreIf you need motivation to move away from the Standard American Diet, reduce your meat consumption, gain some tips to transition, PLUS some recipes, you're in the right place!
Read MoreGoals for cooking at home:
Good food on the table.
Good mood from saving money and being less stressed each night.
Good energy from eating less processed foods that are filled with salt, sugar, and fat.
LET’S GO!
Read MoreWater makes up approximately 60% of your body weight. Every system in your body relies on it. Let’s talk about healthy ways to get more water and fluids into our bodies.
Read MoreAlthough heart disease is more often thought of as a health condition affecting men, women are equally affected and in slightly different ways. One in four women dies from heart disease, but according to the American Heart Association, 80% of cardiac events can be prevented.
Read MoreAs we continue the journey, it is good to remind ourselves that the goal is progress, not perfection. Every effort, no matter how small, is propelling you toward a healthier future. Congratulations on your progress so far. Here’s a little added motivation to keep you going strong.
Read MoreShould sugar be the “forbidden fruit?” Should you eliminate all sugar from your diet? What about artificial sweeteners? Are they safe? Is there a good natural low calorie sweetener?
If you’ve been asking these questions, then you’re already headed in the right direction.
Read MoreWhen it comes to mood and energy, we often separate the brain from the rest of our bodies. But , in fact, what we eat to nourish our body also provides fuel to power our brain.
Read MoreWhat Exactly Am I Eating?
When it comes to food, it is easy to to go on autopilot. It’s time to resist this powerful inclination and think about what we’re actually putting into our bodies.
Read MoreWhile we often associate our mood with our brain, we may not often connect good food with our brain. But this is where the magic begins.
Read MoreFueling your body with good food lifts your mood and improves your energy. You might think this is easier said than done. But the secret is to keep it simple. Stop the diets. Stop counting calories. And most of all stop judging yourself. Join us for the 2022 Good Food, Good Mood Journey.
Read MoreWith everyone feeling the pinch of higher prices on just about everything, we started thinking about what Choices could do to provide a little certainty in these uncertain times. Here’s what we came up with.
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