How You Can Benefit From Essential Vitamins
Did you know there are 13 essential vitamins? Each plays a unique role in keeping our bodies healthy and working properly. In addition to supplements, you can get these important vitamins from food! Learn how you can adapt your diet to reap the benefits of vitamins. Vitamin A Vitamin A supports the health of our…
Why Should You Eat More Fruit?
Do you enjoy the sweet, refreshing taste of fruit? Beyond it’s delicious flavor, there are many reasons to eat more fruit. With around 2,000 different types of fruit around the world, there’s a variety to choose from for your salad, smoothie or healthy snack! Here are a few ways you can benefit from eating more…
4 Tasty Ways to Eat Tomatoes
Delicious, juicy tomatoes are packed with vitamins and nutrients like potassium, Vitamin C and folate. Adding more tomatoes to your diet can help prevent cancer, support your heart health and reduce high blood pressure. Beyond their great taste, tomatoes are versatile! There are countless ways to cook tomatoes and they can also be eaten raw….
Best Foods to Fight Off Stress
If you have been experiencing stress lately, you’re not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 20 percent of US adults have an anxiety disorder. Our bodies are designed to feel and react to stress, including physical, mental and emotional reactions. Whether due to having too much responsibility on your plate or…
How to Use Different Types of Onions
Onions are one of the most consumed vegetables in the world! According to the National Onion Association, per capita onion consumption has risen over 70 percent in the last two decades. There are many different types of onions and ways to prepare them. With the option to fry, roast, grill or eat onions raw, you…
How to Make the Perfect Salad
Our bodies need plenty of fruits and vegetables to stay strong and healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 2.5 cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit per day. Salads provide both, in addition to many other vitamins and minerals we need to thrive. A tasty salad makes the perfect meal any time of…
5 Prebiotic Foods for Gut Health
If you have regular stomach issues or trouble sleeping, it’s time to focus on your gut health! According to Medical News Today, prebiotics support the body in building and maintaining a healthy colony of bacteria and microorganisms. This helps overall gut health and digestion! Include the following prebiotic foods in your daily diet to help…
4 Foods that Fight Inflammation
Gastritis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the stomach lining. There are many factors that contribute to its development, including stress, a weak immune system, certain medications or excessive alcohol consumption. Signs of Inflammation If you experience the following symptoms, you could be suffering from gastritis: Indigestion Nausea Feeling intensely full Bloating Abdominal…
Understanding the Food Label
When you pick out foods at the grocery store, do you look at the nutrition label? Some people may look for certain ingredients that cause stomach sensitivity, while others are counting calories on a new diet. Regardless of the reason, it’s important to understand the information provided on food labels. Here are a few tips…
Christmas Day Specials at Colony Diner
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is always special but we’re especially looking forward to quality time spent with loved ones this year. Rather than spend your holiday in the kitchen, relax and enjoy a homecooked meal from Colony Diner! We will be open all day on Saturday, December 25th…