Food For Thought

December is National Pear Month, a time to savor and spotlight one of nature’s most versatile and nutritious fruits.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While traditional treatments like insulin and oral medications are vital for managing blood sugar levels, many are turning to integrative medicine to complement their conventional care.

What better way to celebrate National Diabetes Month than by reviewing the foods we eat and how they impact our blood glucose levels.

What better way to celebrate National Diabetes Month than by reviewing the foods we eat and how they impact our blood glucose levels.

Did you know that pumpkin is more than just a seasonal symbol? It’s a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Halloween is a time for fun, creativity and especially indulging in sweet treats. However, as awareness increases about the impact of sugar on health, try to seek healthier ways to enjoy the holiday while still keeping the festive spirit alive.

The days are becoming shorter, the weather is cooler, the leaves are beginning to change colors and the pumpkin spice is making everything nice.

In addition to an abundance of antioxidants, the Açaí berries are also full of healthy fats, potassium, calcium, omega 3, omega 6, and vitamins B1 and B6. All of these nutrients can play an important role in overall health. As outlined in a 2022 Nutrients review study, Açaí berries can provide nutritional and health support to the gut, kidneys, heart, liver and nervous system. In addition, consuming the berries may help manage blood sugar levels, lower blood cholesterol, and may have antimicrobial properties.

Coming from the plant Camellia Sinensis, tea is consumed in different parts of the world as green, black, white, or Oolong tea. Among these different types, green tea has significantly stood out as having the most significant effects on human health.

National Food Safety Month, is a great time to focus on the practices that keep kitchens and meals safe. Understanding and implementing proper food safety measures is essential.