The Forbidden Fruit May Have Been a Quince! Here’s What You Should Know.

Apparently, when Eve convinced Adam to eat the forbidden fruit, it may not have been an apple.

World’s Smelliest Fruit Packs a Lot of Health Benefits

It is usually cause for concern when security identifies an abandoned bag at the airport. And recently, a bag without an owner was found in the baggage claim area of an airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. It didn’t contain any weapons, bombs or items that could hurt people. What it did contain was a type of fruit that has a strong scent. Because the scent of this fruit is so strong, it is not allowed in some hotels in Thailand, Japan and Hong Kong and is banned on the Singapore Rapid Mass Transit.

Fruits & Veggies Will Help Keep Dementia Away

The average life expectancy for an American is 78.6 years. And if we are proactive about our health, many of us may live long enough to reach our nineties and even make it to 100! Take, for example these celebrities.

Bananas Aren’t Always Yellow. Let’s Talk About Red Bananas

If I asked you what color bananas are, you’d probably look at me like I’m crazy and say, “yellow.”

The Real ‘Happy Meal’ May Be Fruits and Vegetables

It’s widely known that eating healthily may have a positive impact on mental health. In fact, there is a whole discipline dedicated to the treatment of mental illness through diet. It’s called nutritional psychiatry or nutritional therapy.

What’s the Low Down on Blood Oranges? Some Bloody Good Stuff!

Lately, my husband has been bringing home lots of blood oranges. In the past, he would bring home regular oranges such as Valencia or Navel oranges. And when I inquired why the change, his response was simply that blood oranges are good for my health. So I decided to give them a try. And let’s just say, I’m glad I did! Now when I visit my local farmers’ market, I purchase blood oranges.

Parents - Do Not Let Your Stress Cause You To Feed Your Child a Junk Food Diet

Stress can be one of the biggest hurdles when it comes to successfully maintaining our health.

We Love Our Pets, But They Don’t Belong In The Fruit & Vegetable Garden

My husband Eric and I are the proud ‘parents’ of five German Shepherds. They can be a handful, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Not only are dogs adorable and loving creatures, but owning a dog may also reduce our risk of having heart problems and stress related issues. In fact, there are many health benefits associated with owning dogs. To put it simply, dogs may help us live longer!

Following the Alkaline Diet is a Balancing Act. Literally!

When it comes to getting information on dieting, we sometimes look at the eating habits of those healthy individuals we admire so we can see how they manage to maintain their health. Such individuals may include family members, our favorite teacher or doctor or even a celebrity.

These Are the “Dates” You Should Always Go For

I’m not a big fan of dried fruits, so I will admit that I know very little (beyond the taste) about dates which I usually see in the dried form. But reportedly dried fruits, like dates, are easily portable when you’re in a rush and may satisfy that sweet craving without having to resort to eating nutrient-void processed foods such as candy.

Making At-Work Farmers Markets Part of a Successful Employee Wellness Strategy

Employee wellness programs have become ubiquitous. In fact, over 90 percent of companies, and the majority of government entities, offer some sort of wellness program for their employees. Many companies have installed gyms in the office space, offer employees “stand-and-stretch” breaks throughout the day, and provide healthier food options in cafeterias and break rooms. All have been shown to make a positive difference.

Children May Not Just Be Picky Eaters. They May Have Food Neophobia

At some point, I believe that every parent on the planet has described their child as a picky eater. And children who are picky eaters usually push their plates away when the plate has vegetables and certain fruits.