by Shawn M. Nisbet, RHN, CFA and Healthy Living Magazine Eat local. Eat what’s in season. Eat organic. Confused by multiple messages about what to eat and where to shop? You are not alone. Why Mother Nature really does know best when it comes to eating healthily. Do you know what produce is in season in your area at the moment? Once upon a time, people ate certain foods only…
by Shawn M. Nisbet, RHN, CFA and Healthy Living Magazine With winter on the way, it’s time to make sure you’re getting enough Vitamin D,‘the sunshine vitamin’. Because our bodies make this hormone naturally in the skin in the presence of sunlight, these shorter days with less sunlight can pose a problem. We need vitamin D for strong bones. All ages require sufficient vitamin D levels: recent research shows older…