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Maine Author Teaches Benefits of Wild Blueberries
Gail J. VanWart and Blae at Peaked Mountain Farm. There’s something about being a Maine wild blueberry farmer that makes you want to spread the word about the unique fruit to which you have devoted your life. That’s just the way it is with Gail J. VanWart. Her most recent… Read More
Fruit Flash Mob! Create Some Colorful Chaos
What is a flash mob for fruit? It’s an inspiring hat’s off to edible color! The credit for this creative way to promote the health benefits of servings, in their rainbow of colors, goes to the kids at an elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia. We love that this raucous crowd… Read More
Is Tom Brady Hurting Your Health?
Why Confusing Life with Football Could Be Killing Your Wellness Efforts by pinguino We live in a culture that is devoted to sports – we love the excitement and the competition, we feel satisfied by its clear wins and finite season, and we invest ourselves fully in our affection for our team…. Read More
Health.com Cites Wild Blueberries as Pick for Winter
Buy ’em frozen! Wild blueberries rescue winter nutrition, says Health.com. It’s a set-in-stone rule for cold-weather eating: fruit can rescue good nutrition in the winter months. We often don’t get the fruit requirements we need when the mercury drops, but frozen makes our favorite fruits available and as nutritious as… Read More
Brainy, Skinny & Big on Blue: The Year’s Top 10 Wild About Health Blog Posts
What was your health and nutrition obsession in 2011? For many it was all about food synergy, while others preferred to focus on the harvest. This year’s most popular posts span the food and color spectrum – here’s a look at what you liked most at Wild About Health this… Read More
Time to Eat Healthy? Our 5 Best Resolutions for 2012
According to a Consumer Reports survey, of those of us who are trying to lose weight – and there are many – 74% eat more fruits and vegetables. Eating more fruit and veggie servings is effective for weight maintenance and it’s the very best way to tackle poor health as well…. Read More
Final Day of 12 Wild Days of Pure Blue: The Ultimate Gift!
We’re wrapping up our 12 days with a gift more important than any under the tree, and it’s a lot more useful than a partridge in a pear tree. It’s one you give yourself: the gift of good health. By focusing on your health now, increasing your servings of fruits… Read More
Wild 12-Day Countdown to Blue Continues! Day 2: Eggnog
No drink has assumed such exclusive ownership of the holiday season the way eggnog has. Its beloved rich taste is suitable for high society, and no wonder. Historically, eggnog was a drink for the aristocracy, since only they had copious amounts of dairy and eggs from their expansive farms along… Read More
12 Wild Days of Pure Blue, Day 3: Give It Away
It’s the true meaning of Christmas, and this year, demand for help is up. Charitable organizations need money, time, and in-kind donations more than ever. Hopes for most organizations rise at this time of year – they depend on seasonal generosity to be a reminder for those to give so… Read More
12 Days of Wild Blues, Day 4: Memorable Holiday Morning
by norwichnuts The stockings have been hung, the cards have been delivered. Christmas morning signals, among other things, an end to the chaos. It conjures a house filled with torn tissue paper, strewn boxes, and children dressed in pajamas busying themselves with gifts. Alongside them, weary parents remind them… Read More
