This Fall Food will Give Your Insides a Warm, GEM~my Hug
Our desire for warmer, more grounding, fall food starts to increase now that cooler weather is upon us. Your body craves the comfort of roasted veggies,… Read more
GEM Gratitude. Want to Make a Difference? Join us November 19th
We are driven to make a healthy difference at The GEM. One of our missions is to provide clean and healthy nourishment in a happy environment…. Read more
8 Things Sweet Sugar Does to You and Your Health
As yummy and sweet as it is, Sugar is NOT good for your health. With Halloween just a couple weeks away, beware. It tricks you into… Read more
Turmeric: Meet Your New Anti-inflammatory Power House
Meet turmeric – your new super spice, new anti-inflammatory power house BFF! This Southeast Asian spice is so much more than just an Indian curry ingredient…. Read more
Final Tips for Feeding (and Hydrating) a Teenage Athlete
The third part of our series on teenage athlete nutrition focuses exclusively on hydrating your teenage athlete. Proper hydration in your teen is incredibly important. Even… Read more
Healthy Tips for Feeding a Teenage Athlete – Part Two
Many struggle with knowing the healthiest ways to feed teenagers. Feeding a teenage athlete is even trickier. As discussed in last week’s post, optimal physical performance for your… Read more
Healthy Tips for Feeding a Teenage Athlete – Part One
Our kids are crazy about their sports. They put lots of focus on practice and training to prepare for the big games; but do they place… Read more
Conjuction Junction, How’s Your Liver Function?
Read this before you do anything else for your overall well-being. Do you give much thought to your liver? You should, because it may be the… Read more
Your Biggest Enemy: Stress. By Way of Sugar
We know the visible suspects of stress: hectic schedules, poor relationships, lack of sleep. In addition, there are invisible factors that trigger the same stress response…. Read more
5 GEM~my Ideas to Love the Earth a Little More this Earth Day
April is EARTH MONTH and Friday’s Earth Day 2016 is about loving our planet. We believe an organic, healthy lifestyle go hand in hand with loving… Read more