“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”  ― Hippocrates   Eating provides nourishment to the body, and depending on the foods you eat, a nutritious diet will yield healthy results. Proper food choices consist of foods that heal the body rather than destroy the body. The M’lis Wellness Program emphasizes a diet based on whole foods that provide …

Check out the long list of reasons why cooking at home is better for you than take-out. REAL FOOD does not come from a drive-thru!

In today’s world doesn’t it seem like busy-ness defines our lives? For some, the focus of busy-ness is family. For others, it is career or social activities. Sometimes busy-ness results from a big event, but much of it builds off of many minor demands that collectively become overwhelming. Trying to cope with limited time drives most of us to the convenience and …

It was in the 90’s that the ever popular low-fat diet fad swept the nation due to the popular belief that dietary fat was the culprit in weight gain. As the obesity epidemic grew, fat-free foods of all varieties lined grocery store shelves. These new “health foods” were believed to be the key to solving the nationwide problem of growing …

When we think about natural, whole, REAL foods, a rainbow of colors should come to mind. Naturally, we are drawn towards bright colors such as orange, red, yellow, green etc., and for good reason. Brightly colored foods are among the most nutrient dense foods available. Now, think about the flavors of real food, the savory taste of garlic, the sweetness …

Imagine a hot summer day and an ice cold soda… I bet you can almost feel the intense explosion you experience as the fizzy liquid hits your tongue stimulating your mouth and offering instant refreshment, energy and gratification. Millions of Americans would agree that there aren’t many things better, and are hooked on the effects that diet soda provides. These …