Edge To Health

03/11/2026

Pumpkin seeds are one of those foods I often recommend you have in your snack basket. They are rich in magnesium which can help with calming the nervous system leading to improved mood and better sleep. Definitely a great treat for those who might be feeling a bit stressed.

03/04/2026

Parsley is a common herb that many people use as a garnish or a condiment. But did you know that parsley has many health benefits as well?

Parsley can help enhance the digestive system's ability to absorb nutrients, allowing your body to get more value from your meal. It also has diuretic properties which can help your body flush out toxins. To top it off, parsley has antimicrobial properties making it a good infection fighter. So, throw a little parsley on to garnish your meal.

02/26/2026

Apple- When you google apple you end up with far more articles on the tech company and its products, than you do about apples. Yet apples are a valuable powerhouse of nutrition!

🍏Did you know that while you may see less than 100 types of apples in your lifetime, there are over 2500 types of apples grown in the United States and 7500 world wide?

🍎Apples are high in antioxidants, a disease fighting compound that helps to repair and prevent oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity. Apples are also full of a beneficial fiber called pectin.

Together, those antioxidants and pectin combine to produce some powerful benefits for the body including:
🍏Whiter, healthier teeth by lowering the levels of bacteria in the mouth.
🍎Reduce your risk of specific cancers such as pancreatic, liver, colon, and breast as the triterpenoids in the skin have potent antigrowth activities against cancer cells.
🍏Decrease your risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, gallstones, and constipation with the high fiber content.
🍎Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you’re stressed out. Yup, that is probably why students were known to give apples to their teachers.

So, grab a few bags of apples and consider all of the delicious ways you can consume them for their health benefits including... Pies, muffins, cakes, apple crisp, etc. Drop your favorite way to eat apples in the comments below.

𝑺𝒐, 𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉!🌱

02/18/2026

02/11/2026

Fresh berries are a delicious treat! They are low on the glycemic index, which means they will not spike your blood sugar. Berries are high in fiber and vitamin C, as well as in antioxidant polyphenols which can help improve memory and promote healthy eyesight.

02/05/2026

I will be honest. Popcorn is one of my favorite foods, and my go to comfort food. However, it does have the benefit of being high in fiber and low in calories. However, it is important to be careful of your toppings as drowning your popcorn in butter and salt does negate the health benefits.

01/28/2026

Healthy oils can be a valuable addition to the diet. They can be high in unsaturated fatty acids which can lower the LDL, or bad cholesterol. Healthy oils can also help to lower blood pressure, another risk factor for heart disease.

01/22/2026

Vegetables are one of those foods that gets a bad reputation and are often disliked. It is not often that someone names a vegetable as his or her favorite food. However, vegetables are full of important nutrients that that can reduce inflammation, reduce blood pressure and even help improve your vision.

01/14/2026

Everything you need to know about building a healthy plate! There are other theories on how to build a healthy plate, so please consider taking a look at the following articles:

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/healthy-eating-plate/

https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/build-a-healthy-plate.h29Z1590624.html

https://draxe.com/nutrition/how-to-build-a-healthy-plate/

01/08/2026

Some people choose to juice their fruits and vegetables thinking that this will aid in weight loss or promote health in a different way. However, you are also losing out on the valuable fiber in those fruits and vegetables when you do that.

12/31/2025

Remember, you can improve your health by seeking to get 50-75% of your plate at each meal filled with fruits and vegetables!