Enhancing mental wellness with feel-good foods
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HEALTHY FOOD
8 ways berries battle for your health
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Berries are just about the perfect food to eat, whether fresh or frozen, and the variety to choose from is outstanding – blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cranberries, gooseberries, loganberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
Read MoreSay aloha to sweet, nutritious pineapple
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When we think of pineapple, images of Hawaiian women in grass hula skirts placing flowered leis around our necks come to mind. This exotic fruit was first introduced to the Hawaiian islands in 1813 and by 1930, nine million cases of pineapple were exported out of the state by nine different canneries. By the 1960’s, Hawaii was responsible for growing 80 percent of the world’s pineapple. Hawaii still grows pineapple but over the years, it is no longer a profitable place to grow and process this fruit. Today, Hawaii currently only grows about two percent of the world’s pineapple.
Read MoreIt's Berry Season: Go Wild Eating Your Favorites
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Berries are extremely high in vitamin C, high in fiber, and low in calories. Vitamin C is important to helping our body reduce tension and boost the immune system. Fiber helps to regulate our blood sugar levels. Regulating blood sugar levels is important because drastic changes in our blood sugar can cause us to have mood swings, which may contribute to anxiety.
Read MoreBlueberries: A Key Nutrient to a Healthier You
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Who doesn't love the taste of blueberries? As spring reveals its vibrant blooms, reflecting these bright colors on our plates is a powerful step towards improved health. The compound that pigments fruits and vegetables are called flavonoids.
Read MoreProtecting your heart with the Mediterranean diet
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The Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated as one of the healthiest diets in the world, but it’s not only a diet, it’s a lifestyle change that can actually add years to your life. Research continues to prove that a diet rich in plant foods and healthy fats protects against the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, types of cancers and Alzheimer’s disease.
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