Superfood Blog
March Superfood — Green Tea
Herbal health drinks are nothing new. Today you can find a wide variety in the grocery store aisles. However, there is one healthy drink that has stood the test of time, and it's not as fancy, or expensive as you might think. Green tea has been used in traditional...
History and Traditions of St. Patrick’s Day
While St. Patrick’s Day is now associated with wearing green, parades, and beer, the holiday dates back more than 1,500 years. The earliest known feast day celebration was held on March 17, 1631, marking the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick in the 5th century....
A Senior’s Guide to Health and Wellness for 2021
Article written by Hazel Bridges The COVID-19 pandemic has sent the world into a tailspin and forced everyone to take a long, hard look at their health. As a senior, we can use this as an opportunity to optimize our wellness. Now that we're further into 2021, let’s...
Valentine’s Day’s Interesting History
While it may be tempting to think of Valentine's Day as just a holiday meant for indulging in sugary impulses, this day of heart-shaped festivity actually has an interesting history. While today we celebrate Valentine's Day with DIY Valentine's Day cards, gifts of...
February Super Food – Blueberries
Blueberries are considered to be one of the healthiest of fruits. These little fruits protect your body against free-radicals that contribute to aging and cancer. Interestingly, the part of the berry responsible for all this goodness is that beautiful blue color....
Keeping Those New Year’s Resolutions at Sonoma Hills
New Year’s resolutions are thought of as a step toward a better year. Annually, our habits and routines come into focus, as we vow to try to do better in the new year. But by February nearly half of people's resolutions go out the window. Why does that happen? People...
Enjoy a Bowl Of Your Favorite Soup – It’s National Soup Month
There’s no better time than National Soup Month to sit down to a hot, delicious bowl of soup to help warm you up! But soups not only warm us up on cold days but fulfill our need for nutrients. What better way to stay healthy than to eat a bowl of chicken noodle or...
Crossword Puzzles – A Fun Mental Boost
Sometimes the simplest activities can bring us the most pleasure! Take crossword puzzles for example. There is something so relaxing about sitting down with a cup of coffee or tea and filling in a crossword puzzle. If you need a crossword puzzle to complete, stop by...
The Cooler Temperatures Make This the Perfect Time for Some Hot Tea
In honor of National Hot Tea Month (January), let’s look at some health benefits of drinking hot tea. 1. Enhances your eye health Thanks to the antioxidants found in green and white teas, you can improve your eye health and help prevent serious eye-related...
January SuperFood – Flax Seeds
Flaxseeds have been used in cooking for centuries, and there are records describing their use and health-protective properties dating as far back as Ancient Greece. So it could be called the original superfood, indeed! Why should we add flaxseed to our diet? Well,...