The Healthy Benefits of Increased Magnesium Intake

Magnesium is one of the most abundant nutrients in our body, yet many people are still deficient, and most are unaware. Magnesium is an extremely

Introduction to Eye Healthy Foods – Feed Your Eyes

The path to our best vision starts with refining our diet (in addition to regular eye exams). This may come as a surprise to you,

Highlights of the Mediterranean Diet

Saturated fats are still as unhealthy as ever, but certain unsaturated fats can be quite the opposite. If you’re in the market for a consistent

Vitamin C Nutrition & Supplementation

Vitamin C is water soluble and can only be absorbed through diet and/or supplementation. Vitamin C is the next topic in my series on eye

The Rundown of Healthy Fats

When it comes to your diet, it’s important to make short-term, attainable goals to keep from getting discouraged. With so many diet options out there

Producing Vitamin A via Beta Carotene

Beta carotene helps the body produce vitamin A, which is used by the retina to detect light and adjust our vision accordingly. We’ve all heard

(Not-So-Sweet) Cinnamon Baked Apples

The bulk of sugar related health issues come from consuming excessive amounts, not from ordinary intake. This week, I hit the sugar topic pretty hard. But

Seasonal (or not) Stuffed Acorn Squash

Widely considered a seasonal favorite, acorn squash is an eye healthy source of vitamin C and beta-carotene. The arrival of Labor Day means summer is