Summer's bounty offers us so many health-promoting superfoods that it's impossible to highlight any single one. What are superfoods, exactly? you may be wondering. Superfoods are plant-based foods containing phytonutrients that help to prevent and/or treat the symptoms of disease. These phytonutrients are often part of the plant's unique defense system, protecting it from the […]

Our eyes, often referred to as our "windows to the world," are the organs that allow us to see and explore the possibilities of the world around us. To achieve this function, our eyes, like the rest of our body, need to be nourished and nurtured to remain healthy. Unfortunately, it is not till we […]

Plant foods contain thousands of different natural chemicals referred to as phytochemicals or phytonutrients. "Phyto" is, in fact, the Greek word for plant. Phytonutrients are actually part of a plant's defense system, protecting it from environmental challenges including insects, fungus, and UV radiation. Plant foods rich in phytonutrients include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, […]