Bad germs and bacteria are everywhere – E.coli, Salmonella, S. pneumoniae. To fight these bad bugs, you need good bugs! Consuming beneficial “friendly” bacteria, or probiotics, is good for you. In fact, the name “probiotic” comes from the Greek and means “for life.” L. acidophilus, a well-known probiotic, is just one of more than 400 […]

A healthy and delicious dessert board with fruits, nuts and creamy maple dip. Ingredients 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese or non-dairy cream cheese, at room temperature 4 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup thawed dairy free whipped topping Assorted fresh fruits, such as grapes, apples and pears Assorted dried fruits, […]

From the common cold to the flu, we all deal with viruses, those small infectious bugs that can enter the body and spread. The immune system, how our bodies fight off infection, will generally eliminate these viruses or bacteria before they take hold. However, if our immune system is weakened, viruses can take hold and […]