Excitotoxins: too much for taste buds to handle

This week we’re talking about a class of chemicals called excitotoxins. Excitotoxins, usually amino acids, are added to foods to make them taste better. Well, more like taste buds on steroids! In case you missed this week’s Facebook Live, you can catch the replay...

Caffeine: Friend or Foe?

This week, coinciding with National Coffee Day, we’re talking all things caffeine. In case you missed this week’s Facebook live, catch the replay here. Is caffeine bad for you? No, (phew!). It enhances focus and metabolism, reduces the risk for Alzheimer’s...

Plan with Purpose

Today we’re talking about meal planning and preparation. Does even the mention of these words fill you with an overwhelming feeling? Here’s the thing: if your idea of meal planning begins about an hour before you’re going to eat, it’s too late. By then you’ve resorted...

Secrets Your Skin Is Telling You

This week we’re talking about skin health. We all want great skin. If we have it, we want to keep it and, if we don’t, we’ll look to see how we can improve it. Often, exactly what we try to cover up is a message from the skin telling us that something is wrong....