by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Sep 21, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Similar to a potato, a tuber known as cassava is a largely overlooked vegetable that deserves a place in your rotation of plant-based foods. And that’s largely because of the many health benefits of cassava. While it’s known for being very filling and even...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Sep 12, 2020 | Nutrition, Health & Wellness
You know how important vitamins are to your overall health and wellbeing. But did you know that minerals are just as important? In fact, one mineral—selenium—is crucial for many areas of your health. Selenium benefits everything from reproduction to thyroid health to...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Aug 25, 2020 | Nutrition, Health & Wellness
Do you know what avocados, mangoes, butternut squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, and peaches have in common? Aside from all being plant-based, all of these delicious foods offer some incredible health benefits of vitamin A! That’s right—each of these colorful foods are...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Aug 22, 2020 | Nutrition, Health & Wellness
One of my favorite things about spring and summer is that berries are officially in season! And while I love all berries, I specifically love taking advantage of the many health benefits of blueberries. Rich in nutrients and health-promoting antioxidants, blueberries...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Aug 12, 2020 | Nutrition, Health & Wellness
Let’s talk about one of my favorite types of nuts: cashews! While it’s had a bad rap in recent years due to its higher calorie content, the nutritional benefits of cashews are incredible. From promoting heart health and satiety to fighting cellular damage and even...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Aug 11, 2020 | Nutrition, Health & Wellness
If you’ve been watching the news lately, there’s no doubt you’ve heard about how zinc benefits your immune system and can even help to fight viral illnesses. But, aside from that, how much do you really know about zinc? Were you aware that zinc benefits other areas of...