By: Wren Fair

Spring is officially here folks, and you’ve probably seen a lot of people out working in their yards and gardens. Did you know that gardening is a great form of physical activity? Check out this breakdown of average calories burned during standard gardening activities from Iowa State University.

Not ready to start a full fledged garden or lacking yard space? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a guide for starting a container garden with your family.

According to Berkeley Wellness, genetic predisposition isn’t the only factor in determining your likelihood of developing a chronic disease. In an emerging science called nutrigenetics, researchers are finding that certain dietary changes can impact gene expression!

Another Berkeley Wellness article has identified the 5 Keys to Weight Control. If you are trying to lose or maintain your weight, this will be a very informative read!

Finally, the New York Times covers a study which shows that consuming even moderate amounts of High Fructose Corn Syrup significantly raises blood LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.