Month: December 2022
Published: December 26, 2022 Updated: May 8, 2023 Last time you bought mushrooms, did you know where they were grown? Chances are, it was in Pennsylvania. Surprisingly enough, the town of Kennett Square, located in southeast Pennsylvania, is known as the ‘Mushroom Capital of the World.’ 1 Now that’s a fun fact! Kennett Square, PA […]
December 27, 2022
Published: December 20, 2022 Updated: April 12, 2023 Kale and pomegranates get a lot of hype for being superfoods. But the most popular superfood grain is probably quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah). Did you know the United Nations even declared 2013 the “International Year of Quinoa”? Quinoa’s popularity is very well-deserved. It’s an incredibly healthy and nutrient-dense […]
December 20, 2022
Published: December 12, 2022 Updated: May 5, 2023 Olive oil is well known for being an extremely healthy food. And the fruit it comes from, the olive, is pretty good for you too! You’re probably familiar with black olives that come on pizza and have maybe tried an olive tapenade or two. But, there are […]
December 13, 2022
Posted: December 9, 2022 Updated: April 11, 2023 Protein powder isn’t just for bodybuilders. There are plenty of reasons why it can be beneficial to add protein powder to your diet. Like all supplements, different types and brands of protein powder vary in their ingredients, healthfulness, and nutritional value. There are a lot of different […]
December 9, 2022
Published: December 5, 2022 Updated: May 3, 2023 Organic food gets a lot of credit for being healthier for you than regular food. It’s more expensive, but it should be worth it, right? Unfortunately, a lot of variation in food quality and nutrient level can hide behind the label ‘organic.’ It can be really confusing […]
December 6, 2022
New research has uncovered how genetic changes that accumulate slowly in blood stem cells throughout life are likely to be responsible for the dramatic change in blood production after the age of 70. Newly Discovered Cluster of Genes Increases Longevity The Interventions Testing Program, which is funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), has […]
December 2, 2022
Published: December 2, 2022 Updated: April 20, 2023 Which Type of Whole Grain is Best? Carbohydrates, especially grain products, make up a huge portion of the average person’s diet. So, it’s important to be sure you’re eating healthy ones! We’re always emphasizing the importance of choosing whole grains over refined grains – and there are […]
December 2, 2022