>Top Hydrating Fruits for Summer
At Organic Avenue, we know how important it is to take advantage of seasonal produce that’s only available for a limited amount of time, which is why we try our best to stay in tune with each season....
View Article>Ch Ch Ch Chia seeds – what to know
Adding new ingredients to your diet can be intimidating and confusing. Luckily, the latest nutrient-dense superfood du jour – chia seeds — can make a simple addition to any menu. Where Do Chia Seeds...
View Article>Fat v. Fattening
Tell me this hasn’t happened to you or your customers — you scan the shelves for something healthy and spot a something you like. After you read the nutrition label, you’re left with eyes bulging,...
View Article>Our Manifesto
For the vegetarians & the vegans. For the omnivores, the herbivores, the flexitarians and the undecided. For the early risers and the late nighters. For the marathon runners and the marathon...
View Article>Summer Hydration
Summer is a time for relaxation, fun, and sun. It’s also a time to pay extra close attention to hydrating your body. Proper hydration is essential for every single cell in your body. Keeping hydrated...
View Article>Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
A diet rich in plant-based foods provides many health benefits. First, minimally processed plant foods are richer in “good things” like essential fatty acids, fiber, vitamins, minerals and...
View Article>The Methods of Cleansing: Why, How and When Should I Cleanse?
Most people have a very narrow definition of cleansing – a 3 or 5 day program of cold-pressed juices. While this is the most common way to cleanse, cleansing can actually take many forms and should be...
View Article>Pillow Food: How Diet Correlates to Sex-Drive
Food and sex are opposite sides of the same coin. According to author Steve Gagne in Energetics of Food, a balanced sexual life is tied to what we eat. He writes, “Your relationships with food are some...
View Article>How a Plant-Based Diet Can Boost Skin Health
Your appearance can be an outer reflection of what is happening inside your body. Cellular damage from processed food, stress, and environmental toxins show up as external symptoms, especially on the...
View Article>How To Avoid The Afternoon Slump (Without That Second Cup of Coffee)
One question our Wellness Concierge team gets almost every day at Organic Avenue is, “What will give me the most energy?” While coffee gives you an immediate boost, it should only be consumed in...
View Article>Gluten Free-k Out?
Americans tend to obsess over fad diets. Now we are seeing the gluten-free diet becoming a front-runner in this ongoing tournament. With the low-carb/high protein diet still resting on its laurels, and...
View Article>Movember Has Arrived – The Best Vitamins and Minerals for Men
Whenever a conversation starts regarding a man and his diet, it typically revolves around protein intake. Protein is a vital macronutrient, necessary for building muscle tissue—which most guys care...
View Article>Best Organic Gifts 2014
It does not matter what occasion you are shopping for; you can never go wrong with giving organic gifts. Most people hear the word “organic,” and immediately associate it with food. Giving an organic...
View ArticleImmunity Boosters: How to Stay Healthy This Winter
If you’re traveling to visit with family and friends this holiday season, the last thing you want is to miss out on good times because of a cold or illness. Stay healthy this winter season and enjoy...
View Article>How to Pick Lasting Resolutions
The start of a new year is always exciting. The prospect of a clean slate, a fresh start if you will, is something most people look forward to. But before we can look forward, it is important to look...
View Article>Picking Yourself Up After A Resolution Setback
During the first week or two of the New Year, folks are usually enthusiastic about implementing their New Year’s resolutions and sticking to them. While some are able to follow through with new...
View Article>New Year, New You: Stealing Time to Exercise
Every day, you say you are going to find time to hit the gym, but another day passes and you end up feeling disappointed again. People might say you need to make time to exercise, but some schedules...
View Article>Post-Workout Recovery with Plant-Based Eating
If you’re a newbie just beginning a fitness regimen, or even a longtime gym enthusiast, you may have this question: what are the best foods to consume after my workout? Many folks are unsure if they...
View Article>Valentine’s Day: Love Your Body
Whether you have a sweetheart, or not, you should be the number one person on your Valentine’s Day shopping list. Valentine’s Day is all about love, and what love could possibly be more important than...
View Article>March Madness: Take the OA Health Challenge!
For many, March is just that ‘in-between’ month before the spring weather hits—a countdown to brighter, warmer days ahead. For sports enthusiasts, March is one of the year’s highlights—the NCAA...
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