I started taking lutein four years ago, after I read about its benefit for the eyes. My workdays are spent at a computer—a major emitter of blue light, and bad news for the eyes (more on that later). At the end of almost every workday, I suffered from eye strain and tension headaches. That was just a slight annoyance, but I began to fear for the long-term health of my eyes.

Next month, gardeners everywhere will celebrate the dilemma of surplus summer squash on August 8th with “Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day.”^I It’s an entertaining concept, but once you discover how nutritionally dense and versatile zucchini is, we think you’ll leave the porch light on to welcome the neighbors dropping off their extras!

“Food, Family, Fourth of July and Fireworks. The four best F words ever.” Anonymous

Have you heard of foie gras?

Support Your Best Skin, Hair, and Nail Health with These Supplements

Sunshine warms your cheeks as you dig your fingers into the dirt and breathe in the fragrance of a June afternoon in the garden. You inhale deeply and feel the world melting away, leaving you alone with the birdsong, the buzzing bees, and the scent of basil.

“Whenever the cashier at the grocery store asks my dad if he would like the milk in a bag h

Fat Is Necessary For Good Health; The Real Enemies Are Sugar and Refined Carbs.

For a Healthy Gut Microbiome, Probiotics are Just the Beginning

Scientists have long known that bacteria live in humans, but

They say that it’s not only your body, your sleep schedule, and your eating habits that change—it’s also the chemistry of your brain. It’s the cells your child leaves behind in you. That’s the power of becoming a mom. 

If you're thinking about the mundane task of writing your next grocery list, how about doing a little light reading first? Allow us to introduce you to "Think Wisely"—a narrative about the stuff you may want to include in your next snack, or brunch, or "welcome to the neighborhood" gift basket...