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February 20, 2023

Superfood in the Spotlight: The Benefit of Cinnamon

The holiday season is over and winter is in full swing. For us here in the Northern Hemisphere, we still have a couple more months of cold weather ahead of us. While we dream of warmer days to come, there is one spice that will keep us cozy from October to March and […]

January 20, 2023

10 Tips for Skin Care in the Winter That Keep You Radiant All Year Long

Even though you are taking care of your skin all year round, during the winter months, you need to amp it up even more. As you know, winter is rough on the skin! In addition to the (obvious) solution of “moisturize more”, here are some tips for skin care in the winter season […]

December 22, 2022

Is Your Child’s Picky Eating Related to Food Sensory Issues?

Why can’t you just eat it? We’ve all wanted to say this to our children at one time or another. The question is why they can’t just eat it? Eating may seem like a basic skill we are born with, but it is more complex than we think. Eating is a sensory process […]

November 24, 2022

Superfood in the Spotlight: Benefits and Recipes of Pumpkin Seeds

There is no food that says Fall more so than the pumpkin. Pumpkin spice, pumpkin pie and pumpkin carving! However, as the November cold sets in, and our jack-o-lanterns become compost, there is a way to enjoy the magic of the pumpkin all year round. Pumpkin seeds are not only the most nutritious […]