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we discuss what's in season and why it's important to eat these foods

Seasonal Eating: Spring Crops

Artichokes have a main harvest in the spring when the largest thistles are available (there is a second crop in the fall). Look for artichokes with tight, compact leaves and fresh-cut stem ends. Arugula tastes best in the cool-weather. It will bolt in warmer weather (begin to flower) which brings a much […]

springtime is the natural time to clear out the body

Spring Cleaning?

Every year at this time, you start seeing the words detox, cleanse, reboot, and reset or any other idea that it’s time to make some serious changes to clean out your body. Businesses like ours try to capitalize on this trend, offering all kinds of programs and promises that will […]

If your in your 40's, you are probably in the midst of perimenopause

Women’s 2nd Puberty

It’s a word you’ve heard, for sure, but maybe you think, “Not me. Not yet,” or “What is that anyway?” If your in your 40’s, you are probably in the midst of perimenopause, so why not explore and celebrate it? May seem odd to say, so why not start your exploration right here . . . Listen.

make realistic, attainable goals right now

Revising Resolutions

Whether or not you believe in making resolutions, the idea behind it is usually always to improve ourselves, and that’s not such a bad thing. But why wait until January 1st or the first day of Spring, or your birthday? Why not just make realistic, attainable goals right now. Today. Go ahead, do it. Now.

Chris Verdi, owner and founder of a fitness studio in Allenhurst, New Jersey

More on Movement with Chris Verdi of Core Restore

As we discussed last podcast “It’s Your Move,” movement is of utter importance to our health. But, it’s not quite that simple. In our modern times, we are moving in ways our bodies weren’t designed for and the end result is pain and often injury. This podcast, we interview Chris Verdi, owner and founder of a fitness studio in Allenhurst, New Jersey. He has a very different take on exercise and his work has helped hundreds of people be free of pain and injuries. Listen to learn more about his philosophy and practice.

It’s always scary to read about additives

Additives

It’s always scary to read about additives and what these chemicals can potentially do. Part of the scariness is that they are in virtually all processed foods in some form or another and most of us are eating some kind of processed food every day as are our kids.  One […]

many additives in our packaged foods are GRAS

Ewww, that’s GRAS: Our Take on Additives

Our government assures the public that many additives in our packaged foods are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), a categorization that allows manufacturers to put various chemicals in our food to make it profitable. But what they considered safe, we consider toxic. Listen and learn why.