Kimberly Weaver has written for numerous health organizations over the years, covering topics of natural health, wellness, lifestyle tips, and more. As a mother of four, she is passionate about educating families on natural health solutions and creating healthy habits and recipes that kids will love too!
Absolutely. But in order to understand how chiropractic can help, let’s talk about some of the basics of cold and flu (influenza) season. Right now, news headlines are filled with reports on Influenza A, Influenza B and the Coronavirus. But if you’ve gone to the doctor with any of these, there isn’t much they can…
Who knew chocolate pudding could be good for you?! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding is nutrient-dense and immune-boosting all at once. Here are some of the nutrition facts you can spout off to impress even your most health-conscious friends about this tasty dessert. Chocolate provides antioxidants and magnesium. Bananas provide Vitamin B6, potassium, fiber…
Whether you consciously do it or not, your brain files everything you eat into categories of how likely you are to eat it again. Some recipes get grouped in the “never-again” bucket. Some in the “it’s-okay” bucket. And some are in the “oh-my-gosh-can-I-eat-this-at-every-meal” bucket. (Let’s all take a moment of silence to just salivate over…
This is it. This is your year to make exercise and fitness a top priority. But where do you start? First, there’s no rule to how hard or how long you have to workout. Although it is recommended you get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity…
Fresh, salty, creamy, and oh so delicious are the makings of this delectable, healthy grilled chicken salad. Plus, its ingredients are packed with amazing health benefits. Asparagus is a natural diuretic and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, which lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and…
Looking for some recipes that will help you with your weight loss goals in the New Year? Try this MetaLife-approved recipe from Dr. Shonna Babrow-Goodrich, Nutrition Integration Consultant and Health Coach at Aceva. The MetaLife™ System from Aceva is designed for those looking for a personalized approach to healthful, sustainable weight loss. This transformational system will…
Looking for a healthy appetizer to share at your next party or delicious weekday snack? Give homemade hummus a try! A popular Middle Eastern dip, hummus is packed with vitamins and minerals. Research has even linked hummus and its ingredients to a variety of health benefits! This includes: helping fight inflammation, improving blood sugar control,…
Pumpkin pie is an all-time favorite Thanksgiving dessert. And while the pumpkin itself is nutritious (pumpkin is rich in fiber and potassium plus other key nutrients like calcium, iron, vitamin C, and B vitamins), the crust, milk and added sugars in most pumpkin pies can put some extra calories in your totals for the day.…
Young or old, picky eater or willing-to-try anything, these roasted garlic parmesan carrots are a win for any dinner table, family holiday, or as a dish to share with friends. The best part about it, they are super simple to make and take no time to whip up. Just 5 minutes prep and you can…
Whether it’s looking at a computer, watching TV, using a tablet, or playing on your smartphone, the average American adult spends 10-12 hours a day looking at a screen. Teens aren’t far behind, clocking in 8 hours of screen time. And children ages 8 to 10, spend around 6 hours a day in front of…