January is one of the biggest goal-setting times of the year - which makes sense! A new month and new year are ushered in, the haze of...

Over the last several thousand years, humans have had a hand in cultivating plant crops to better suit our tastebuds. This is why, for...

Somehow, even if we’re not looking for it, we’ve all heard by now that there are certain foods and activities out there that can more...

I’m sure we all remember the low-carb craze that swept the nation a few years ago. Since then, bread and bread products have been seen in...

Last week we discussed 4 of the top habits of many of the longest and healthiest living populations in the world. To recap, these...

By now many of us have heard of Blue Zones, a term used to indicate locations across the globe where the populations hold not only some...

The holidays are here! And the air is swirling about with cookie recipes, buttered everything, and dreams of figgy pudding (I honestly...

As the winter winds blow this way, we start to shut ourselves in a bit more. We turn inward and focus our attention on our homes and our...

The holidays are a time of warmth and re-connection with family members and old friends. Yet for many of us, lurking behind a table set...

While trying to simplify and make chores and life more streamlined, modern technology has also, unfortunately, helped cut the ties that...

The shifting landscape over the 4 seasons in Virginia can feel as dramatic and wonderful as any scene in Fantasia; colors blending, winds...

As we creep into the darker and colder months of winter, it’s even more essential to remember the importance of prioritizing our social...

If you’ve read my last two blog posts on the Mediterranean diet you’ll know by now that a key component of following this lifestyle is...