Tag: Nutrition

Spiced Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients: 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp cardamom 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp tumeric 4 cups vanilla coconut milk 2 tbsp cinammon 20 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup dark chocolate flakes Directions: Blend spices, coconut milk and 2 tbsp chia seeds in a blender.  Pour spice mixture over the rest of chia […]

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Chia Seeds for Health

These tiny black seeds were eaten frequently in Ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for strength.  This is likely because these tiny seeds pack in big health and energy benefits. First off, they’re high in fiber, which means they’ll help you feel full sooner and for longer. They […]

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Eat Quinoa

Not only is quinoa tasty and good in a variety of dishes from a  breakfast quinoa “oatmeal” to a great salad topper, but it is one of few plant-based complete proteins, containing all nine essential amino acids, making it a Foundation Health food favorite. Add this to the list as one of our favorite healthy […]

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The Mediterranean Diet: Eat to Your Heart’s Content

Because February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month, we want to build awareness about some slight habit changes that can improve your heart health. The Mediterranean diet has proven heart and general health benefits. By incorporating small changes into your daily food routines, the Mediterranean diet helps cut out unhealthy fats, sweets, and processed foods; […]

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Nutrients from Food

From researching and analyzing purity levels, to assessing adequate doses, to combatting interactions with medications, the world of nutrition, so much time is spent discussing how to adequately manage your supplements. In a perfect world, we would all get our nutrients from our diets. Below are some strategic foods for a nutrient-dense diet. Berries Blueberries […]

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David Perlmutter’s BRAIN MAKER

Chapter 2 of David Perlmutter’s Brain Maker focuses on inflammation. Calor, dolor, rubor, and tumor (heat, pain, redness, and swelling) are the four classic signs of inflammation. In our bodies, inflammation serves an important purpose: it brings more immune cells to an area that is infected or injured. However, if inflammation goes unchecked it can lead to problems, and […]

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Nutrition and Your Children: Creating a Balance of Optimal Health and an Empowered Eater

Raising children is hard enough without having to think about every little thing they eat. But, like it or not, nutrition is a key component to raising healthy, happy kids. Especially in children, nutrition and exercise play an essential role in brain development, taste development, and food behavior far into adulthood. Because it’s National Nutrition […]

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