It’s that time of year when we often celebrate with friends and loved ones. The holidays are frequently enjoyed with delicious meals and relaxing quality time with the people in our lives. While it can be tempting to forget about healthy habits, there are opportunities to make healthier food choices and stay active.   [Read more…] about Healthy Habits for a Joyful Season

The “Three Sisters” refers to the Native American process of planting corn, beans, and squash together. Each has an important role in helping the others grow. Although they can grow individually, they grow better together. This is the same for us humans as we think about food: it’s not just what we eat that is important. Why we eat and how we eat are just as important when we consider food’s role in “feeding” our happiness and quality of life.   [Read more…] about Grow Better Together

“Tres Hermanas” hace referencia al proceso de los pueblos nativos de Estados Unidos de plantar maíz, frijoles y calabazas juntos. Cada uno de estos cultivos contribuye de manera significativa al crecimiento del otro. Aunque pueden crecer individualmente, crecen mejor juntos. Lo mismo pasa con nosotros, los humanos, si pensamos en los alimentos: no solo lo que comemos es importante. Por qué comemos y cómo comemos son consideraciones igual de importantes con respecto a la “alimentación” de nuestra felicidad y calidad de vida.   [Read more…] about Crecer mejor juntos

Nature’s seasons provide for our nutritional needs. For example, summer brings hydrating fruits like watermelon and berries to keep us cool, while autumn offers root vegetables and squashes that provide warmth and sustenance for colder months. Eating seasonally also supports local growers and can be more sustainable for the environment.  [Read more…] about Nature Knows Best