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How do you respond to a bad mood or a stressful situation? The key to managing food and mood is putting the right foods in your mouth, which can actually calm you down. Over time stress can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. Check out these five smart foods to […]

Lori Zabka is not your typical nutrition and fitness coach. With a degree in music from Belmont University, Lori took off on the Nashville stage in a big way and fast. In the early 2000s after her first big record deal, her life changed — but not in the way you might imagine. To prepare […]

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 […]

More and more Americans are turning to plant-based diets than ever before. The increasing demand for plant-based options, and the large number of people with a milk allergy or intolerance has created a huge market for non-dairy milk alternatives. But with so many different options available, how do you choose the right type of milk? […]

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 […]

  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 […]

Makenzie Jones (pictured) reviews some of her favorite Vegetarian restaurants in Nashville. Living in the food culture that we do, it has become almost like a competition for the most eco-friendly, Instagram-worthy, health-encouraging menu to appeal to the most people, no matter what meal of the day or genre of cooking. The Nashville community is […]

From the ancient Chinese tea ceremonies to colonial America, tea is an important part of history. Today tea is enjoyed by many as a caffeine alternative but also for the many herbal blends that have a long list of health benefits. Veronica Williams (pictured), reviews some of Nashville’s Tea Shops. Specialty teas are becoming common […]

Summertime- That wonderful, warm season that beckons us to spend every possible moment outdoors, including mealtimes. But, often, casual summertime dining experiences are wrought with over-processed and fat-saturated foods. Does munching on cheese puffs and chips while at the beach, slapping hotdogs on the grill for a BBQ, or grabbing a ready-made potato salad from […]

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, […]

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in Tennessee.  And you may be surprised to hear that plaque buildup inside your heart’s arteries actually starts in childhood, so it’s never too early to starting eating better for your heart’s health!  In fact, 80% of heart disease and stroke can be prevented.  Lindsey Joe RDN, […]

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 […]