Well Being Magazine

IT’S PEACH PICKIN’ TIME

When May and June roll around, it’s time to start checking the farmers markets and produce stands for one of the South’s most prized summer orchard picks…peaches! The Mississippi Farmers Market Fresh Produce Availability Calendar shows peach season as starting in mid-May and running through the month of July, but for real, “sho’ ‘nuf” peach lovers the time when fresh, juicy peaches are around is never long enough. And there’s Read more »

Diet and PMS

It’s not unusual for women to experience tender breasts, bloating and muscle aches a few days before they start their menstrual periods. But when these symptoms affect your body, your mood and your behavior, and become severe enough to disrupt daily life, they are called premenstrual syndrome or PMS. Symptoms may be mild or strong and vary from month to month. For many women, PMS may start as early and Read more »

Hit the MS Seafood Trail the highway to Gulf seafood lovers’ heaven

The Mississippi Seafood Trail of restaurants was established by the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association in 2014 to promote restaurants that proudly serve wild-caught, genuine Gulf seafood. With 42 participating restaurants from North Mississippi to the Gulf Coast, you’ll find daily menu specials featuring seafood favorites like fresh crab and tasty finfish, to delectable oysters and succulent shrimp. According to Mike Cashion of the MS Hospitality and Restaurant Association, to qualify, Read more »

Food for Thought

Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. Your brain requires nutrients just like your heart, lungs, muscles and other organs do. Brain foods rich in antioxidants, good fats, vitamins and minerals provide energy, aid in protecting against brain diseases, help you to keep focused and stay sharp. When you give your body whole, nutritious foods, you’re actually benefiting your body and mind – helping Read more »