Health and Wellness

As you’re trying to eat more fruits and vegetables, remember Florida’s growing seasons. Eating produce in season provides many health benefits – fruits and veggies are fresher and tastier, they’re more nutritious and are often less expensive. May is a good month for bell peppers, blueberries, cucumber, watermelon, tomatoes, sweet corn, eggplant, cabbage and mango…

As the tools we use in our daily lives evolve and become more complex, our bodies are forced to adapt. Everything from the chairs we sit in to the cars we drive are designed around the concept of ergonomics. The term “ergonomics” can be traced back to ancient Greece where Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine,”…

A relaxing day at the beach has the potential of curing what ails you, but a hidden danger lies beyond the sand. Each year approximately 150 deaths are caused by rip currents across the U.S., and it’s especially prevalent on Florida beaches where these natural terrors kill more people than thunderstorms, hurricanes and tornados combined.…

As summer approaches, families are packing coolers and heading out to the parks and beaches for long, lazy days in the sun. Deviled eggs, egg salad and potato salad with eggs are just a few staple dishes commonly found on the picnic lineup. Eggs are delicious, protein-packed and a great food for meals-on-the-go. What many…

Just like other organs in your body, your brain thrives on certain nutrients that increase brain function on a completely natural level. And no, nutrients from common energy drinks don’t count! A diet rich in nuts, certain varieties of fish, whole grains, fruits and even avocados have been found to help increase cognitive function, and…

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is one of the latest and greatest superfoods on the market today. Its popularity stems from its super-grain qualities derived from the seed of the quinoa plant, which is connected to the spinach family. Centuries ago, quinoa was the major focus of the ancient Incan diet. Today, North Americas can’t get enough…