Columnists Articles

  Erin Judge, RDN, a Nashville-based dietician and nutritionist suggests we should pay more attention to what we actually eat as we consume it. You are busy at work. You grab your lunch, heat it up, take it back to your desk, then before you know it, it is gone. You barely even remember what […]

Karina Hammer, a certified Holistic Wellness Coach, offers her advice on how you can kick your cravings and focus on a healthier eating journey… Have you ever said to yourself, “Today is the day I am going to start eating healthier!”? I think we have all said this to ourselves at one time or another. […]

Ginger has long been used as a remedy for illness, from nausea relief and arthritis to migraines and high blood pressure. Traditional Chinese medicine uses ginger as a warming food to counteract general cold or dampness in a person, which corresponds to sickness or slow digestion. Personal experience has proven the magic of ginger to […]

As people age and their metabolisms slow down, a common concern is weight gain. Weight gains are often associated with snacking, but snacks can be key to a healthy lifestyle if incorporated properly, explains Makenzie Jones. Having an energy intake spread throughout the day can help people keep moving and keep up with the demands […]

Meal delivery kits are a huge food trend right now, and we don’t see them slowing down anytime soon! And we totally understand why- they arrive straight to your doorstep with all the ingredients needed to whip up a home cooked meal! But which ones have your health in mind? Lindsey Joe, a local Registered […]

We all know people who are often sluggish throughout the day. One solution that you may not have thought of? Eat more carbs! We have been conditioned to think that all carbs are bad – but that just isn’t true! In fact, carbohydrates are the number one source of energy for the body. Making Healthier […]

When it comes to bone health, most people instantly think “calcium,” which is true, but it does not build and sustain our bones on its own. Vitamin D is often overlooked as a key player in bone health, but it improves calcium absorption and bone growth, too. It is important to maintain a diet including […]

Clean Juice, “the first and only USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise” is making its way to the Green Hills area in February. It currently has over 100 stores in 26 states nationwide. “We source only the highest-quality, premium organic ingredients for our organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and small bites like Avocado Toast” says founder […]

Regular contributor Veronica Williams (pictured) loves ethnic food, not because it’s tasty, but often a lot healthier than traditional American dishes. Here she reviews 10 Ethnic restaurants worth trying in Nashville. Some people are really nervous to try ethnic food. They don’t know if it’s going to be too spicy, too sweet, or just too […]

  Most of us spend one-third of our day at work – that’s nearly 90,000 hours over a lifetime! So there’s plenty of opportunity for sweets, treats, and not-so-healthy eats to tempt us while getting through the daily hustle and grind. Instead of speed dialing to your standard lunch spot, Lindsey Joe (pictured) recommends one […]

DIY SUPERFOOD INSTANT OATMEAL There are two different ways to enjoy this Superfood Oatmeal: HOT: Almost every hotel or Airbnb offers access to hot water, whether through a Keurig or other coffee maker, a stove and pot, a microwave or even just really hot tap water. Simply pour your Superfood oats in a heat-proof mug, […]

A new restaurant,  CoreLife Eatery, has recently opened in Murfreesboro. They aim to “bring clean, healthy and great tasting foods to everyone every day”.  All their ingredients are free of GMO’s, trans fats, artificial colors, sweeteners and other artificial additives. Their chicken and steak are sustainably raised, and never ever given antibiotics or hormones and they […]