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If you’ve paid attention to any health trends in the last decade, we’re sure that you’ve heard the term “superfood.”But, what exactly is a superfood? And, what makes superfoods so super?Today we’re going to look at why certain foods are worthy of such a title as well as recommend a few superfoods you can add into your daily menu for optimal health. Let’s get started…What Is A Superfood?Before we begin, it’s important to define what a superfood is. According to the dictionary, a superfood is “a n …

Have you ever gotten butterflies in your stomach before a big work presentation?  Or, how about stomach pains when something in life doesn’t go as planned?  It’s not uncommon for people to feel the effects of stress in their gut. But, why does this happen?  Believe it or not, your gut and your brain are linked together via neural networks. This connection within your central nervous system (via the gut-brain access) gives your intestines control over how your body p …

Chocolate…Friends and family…Vacation days…Some things are just better in larger quantities. But, what about your groceries?If you have a large family (or a large appetite), it’s possible that you already buy your groceries in bulk. However, if you don’t buy in bulk, you might be that person that has to make several trips a week to the store to ensure you have everything you need to make meals. Certainly, there are advantages to picking up some items--like fresh produce--on your way home from wo …