As we move into the cooler months, we are often drawn to familiar, seasonal flavors (pumpkin spice, anyone?) and comforting, warming meals.  Fall foods are rich in many nutrients and add new seasonal variety as the summer fruits and vegetables disappear. To stay as healthy as possible, eating a balanced and varied diet full of […]

With school starting and pumpkin flavors showing up everywhere, it’s nice to get excited about fall! But we are long way from seeing cool temperatures in Middle Tennessee. The average daily high is still 85 in September and 78 in October, which means long days working outside can still put you at risk for dehydration […]

As summer starts to wind down and the kids head back to school, now is the time to start preparing to prevent fall viruses. According to the CDC, flu season is October – May, but peaks December – February. Here are our top tips for keeping you healthy through the fall… Implement an immune boosting […]

We’ve all heard that when you’re sick to eat chicken soup and drink hot tea. But can food really make you better? And perhaps more importantly, can food keep you from getting sick in the first place? Actually yes, the right diet can help you prevent illness and recover faster. No single food is a magic […]

Back to school is right around the corner. For most this means exposure to more viruses, especially cold and flu. Kids need certain nutrients and vitamins to help boost their immune system to help protect against all the other germs they’ll face. Foods for boosting immunity in kids. Knowing the best foods that can help […]

There are many difficulties that go along with working outside and exercising in hot temperatures. Whether you are a construction worker, farmer, or a tennis player, it is extremely important to consider the environment in which you work. This post will explain your body’s adaptations to performing in the heat and provide you with some tips […]

There are 13 different vitamins that your body needs and a ton of other supplements out there that help with your health, but only a few are essential for travel. When you travel you miss out on things like getting enough sunlight and enough whole-food options plus your immune system is constantly fighting off all […]

There is so much fun to have outside in the summer…travel, water activities, out door events, etc. This month in Nashville we have both the CMA’s and Bonnaroo! But with the high temperatures, strenuous activities and adult beverages, summer activities can leave us dehydrated and not feeling our best if we aren’t careful. Here are […]

Summer is here! A change of season calls for a change in routine, a revamped diet, and of course, a new exercise regimen that suits the weather. Eat Healthy and Light Eat light, small, frequent meals. Heavy meals with large amounts of carbohydrates and fats give rise to a lot of heat in the body. […]

We all look so forward to our well planned vacations & get aways, so it’s important to make sure you stay healthy so you can enjoy your trip and return ready to get back to your life. Unfortunately, many of us end up run down and catching a bug while traveling. Here are pro tips […]