It’s no secret that vegetables rule the food pyramid and should almost always hog the greatest percentage of our plates. However, we really find the pot of nutrient-dense gold when we not only eat our vegetables, but when we eat them in all their rainbow glory. The colors represent different vitamins and minerals in varying veggies, so the healthiest diet will span the spectrum.
Read MoreMindful eating is based on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, which involves being fully aware of what is happening within and around you at the moment. In other areas, mindfulness techniques have been proposed as a way to relieve stress and alleviate problems like high blood pressure.
Read MoreFRESH team member Carly Brand just moved to Copenhagen! Here's why Denmark's capital city represents the best of Food, Relaxation, Exercise, Sleep and Happiness As Medicine.
Read MoreA talented rat meets a clumsy "chef," and together they bring life to the words of their idol, Chef Gusteau, whose motto was Anyone Can Cook. Oh, and an evil food critic smiles for the first time in probably ever, all thanks to the cultural and familial power of food. What's not to love?!
Read MoreYour gut is like the Sensitive Sally at the party: If she's not having fun, she'll make it known, and then no one else will be groovin' either. So, understand a few foolproof ways to boost your gut when she's feeling down!
Read MoreThe beneficial relationship between exercise and health dates back to the 5th century BC, when Hippocrates said, ‘‘Eating alone will not keep a man well; he must also take exercise. For food and exercise… work together to produce health.” Like food, let exercise “be thy medicine.”
Read MoreThere are countless approaches, benefits, techniques, and ways to relax and meditate. And if you’re like most people, you’re probably looking for a simple and comprehensive overview. Where should you start? What are the different approaches? When should you meditate and for how long? And, what are the benefits of meditation and what does science tell us about it?
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