Well Being Magazine

STOP: Give food cravings the brush-off.

The aroma of chocolate chip cookies, the thought of a juicy burger with a side of fries, or the dream of a steamy deep-dish pizza smothered in pepperoni and cheese can stop you in your tracks and quickly turn from a casual food fantasy to an unwelcome indulgence. Even the most nutrition-savvy among us can slip every now and then. The trouble comes when food cravings start overruling reasonable restraint Read more »

The Bodacious Benefits of BASIL

Basil, or Ocimum basilicum, is an ancient herb that has been around for over 4,000 years, and has been treasured for it’s medicinal and culinary attributes. It is a fragrant leafy green plant that is a member of the mint family, and has many different varieties, the most common of which include sweet basil, Thai basil, Holy basil (a variety of Thai basil) and Bush or Greek basil. Culinary BenefitsA favorite Read more »

The Magic of Oats and Oatmeal

Whether you have fond childhood memories of sitting down to a steamy bowl of oatmeal for breakfast on a frosty morning, or less fond images of oatmeal (also known as porridge – picture the three bears, or in the case of Oliver Twist, as gruel), it’s past time you gave it a second look. Oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth. They're gluten-free and a great source of vitamins, Read more »

Mealtime Mistakes

Whether you are trying to eat healthier or are attempting to shed a few pounds before swimsuit season, don’t fall victim to some common dietary pitfalls. Sometimes it’s the little things that can crush your plans to eat healthy and lose weight. The more you know about the food you eat, the better prepared you are to see the hurdles ahead before they block your progress and frustrate you to the Read more »