the "rough" diet
Written by Kari Carvey, Nutritionist

Roughage, also called Dietary Fiber, is the edible, non-digestible component of carbohydrates found naturally in plants. Fiber is under rated and the majority of North Americans do not eat enough of it or know where to get it.

Why is it important to eat more fiber? Because it helps us maintain optimal health by passing through the stomach and intestines unchanged, contributing to a properly functioning digestive track and bowels. It swells in the body and acts like a sponge to clean away toxins and bad cholesterol from the body. read more.

		polish your produce Here’s a little food for thought: when choosing produce in your local grocery store, studies say that an average of four people have handled it before you got there. Yikes! read more
		and in the green corner How much better for you are dark leafy greens than light? We’re breaking it down for you. read more
		cheesy info Check out the interesting info we discovered about the cheese varieties we use! read more
		juicy facts In honor of the Jugo feature smoothie “Quenched”, [a yummy blend of watermelon, strawberries, tropical nectar, and cranberry juice], we’re talking watermelons! read more