Edge To 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!

12/03/2025

We often forget the importance of social connections, however these connections often aid in both our physical and mental health. Loneliness and isolation can increase the risk of disease, illness and mortality. We saw this during the COVID pandemic lockdown.

In a 2015 paper, researchers analyzed data from 70 studies that included more than 3.4 million people. They found that loneliness, social isolation, and living alone were associated with a 30% increased risk of death, regardless of the cause.

Combining findings from 148 different studies and including data on more than 300,000 people, a 2010 analysis found that people with stronger social connections were 50% less likely to die prematurely than people with weaker social connections.

So, take the time to connect with others!

11/27/2025

Sometimes we set ourselves up for failure because we promise ourselves we will never eat some food we are tempted by again and again. Rather, seek to reduce your consumption of this tempting food over time.

11/19/2025

Your body communicates clearly the impact of how food makes it feel.

Junk food does not keep you satisfied leading to more frequent eating. Junk foods also lack the essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals and fiber.