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As the weather gets colder, our days tend to get shorter and maintaining our energy in the fall and winter months can be challenging. Although humans can't hibernate, in the coldest and darkest months of the year, we do tend to do something very similar.  Right now, your body is preparing to store more fat, become inflamed easier, and restrict blood vessels, which can cause headaches (among other reactions) due to the cold weather. We also tend to crave more hot meals with plenty of carbs to keep our tummy full and warm throughout the colder seasons.  So, what are some...

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The leaves are changing colours, the temperature is dropping and it's finally socially appropriate to add pumpkin to everything! Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin cookies - the list is endless!  As we all know, pumpkin is a type of winter squash, but, did you know it falls under being a fruit because it has seeds? Pumpkins are also native to North America and are regularly bought in canned form. This fruit can also be grown on every continent except Antarctica. (Sorry penguins, none for you!) But did you know pumpkin has a lot of health benefits? The seeds, leaves...

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