This New Year, we hope you'll commit to better sleep! Because quality sleep is vital to a healthy mind and a healthy body. In our January newsletter, Dr. Gleason outlines what a good night's rest looks like and how to get it. Read on to find out just how amazing it feels to wake up ready to conquer your day! 

Chicken is packed with essential nutrients like phosphorus, vitamin B, and vitamin D for healthy bones and muscles. Animal protein sources, like chicken, are complete proteins which provide our bodies with all nine of the essential amino acids. These amino acids are the building blocks necessary for healthy hormone balance, weight management, and steady blood sugar.

We love roasting up this classic, whole chicken recipe at the beginning of the week for our family to enjoy. This juicy and flavorful chicken makes delicious leftovers and is certain to become a favorite in your recipe box.​

What should I take at the first sign of a cold? Is the flu vaccine really effective? In this December's newsletter, Dr. Gleason shares how to beat cold and flu season!

People who don’t get colds and flu just don’t understand. While these common conditions are almost never life-threatening, they can make us miserable for days or even weeks. They can be the cause of lost time from work or school, and lead to expensive doctor office visits or trips to the ER. ​Can they be prevented?

​Salads are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, healthy fats, proteins, and fiber. They can be a filling entree or a crunchy side with everything you need for good digestion and clean fuel. The possibilities are endless with so many greens, microgreens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds to choose from!

And what does every perfect salad need? Why, a vinaigrette of course! A basic vinaigrette is acid + oil, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings. It’s the perfect DIY to avoid the high sodium and artificial preservatives that come in store bought options. Here are three of our favorite tried and true vinaigrette recipes.

​Sweet potatoes are a fiber rich superstar tuber. Thanks to their outstanding nutrient profile, sweet potatoes: help regulate blood sugar, aid in weight loss, protect against free radical damage, and boost immunity, brain function, and eye health. To name a few. So enjoy this deliciously comforting Roasted Sweet Potato Soup knowing you’re making a healthy choice!

Did you know that fructose can damage the liver? Or that just 1 banana contains your entire recommended daily intake of fructose? If this sounds shocking, read more to learn how to avoid fructose overconsumption and stay healthy. In this month's newsletter, Dr. Gleason tackles our addiction to fructose sugar. Fructose dependence has been associated with inflammation, weight gain, weight loss resistance, nutrient deficiencies, fatty liver disease, and more.

​Most of us are simply not getting enough omega-3 fats. In fact, nearly all Americans are deficient. And that’s frightening, because omega-3 fats are vital to overall health. Omega-3 fats are essential polyunsaturated fats. “Essential” meaning your body can’t make them, you must get omega-3 fats from your diet. Ideally, from small fatty fish, that are free of toxins.

Kale can be healthy AND delicious. Trust us. This leafy green superfood is a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable. Its abundant health benefits include vitamins K, A, and C. Kale’s glucosinolates help detoxify the body and its antioxidants help fight free radicals. Not to mention, it’s the perfect ingredient for a crispy, irresistible chip alternative! Flavor them any way you like! Try different spices, nuts, seeds, and other veggies in the mix. Just don't be disappointed when these tasty chips disappear!