Ginger Hultin Archives

November 28, 2025

Top 50 Foods To Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Did you know that the foods we eat actually play a role in the way we feel mentally? Foods rich in nutrients like magnesium, potassium, zinc, B-vitamins, vitamins C, E, omega-3 fatty acids and amino acid tryptophan can help the body process anxiety-producing hormones and calm the body reducing incidences of stress, anxiety and depression. Here is the ultimate FoodTrients® list of the top 50 foods for stress and anxiety. 1. Almonds Even a small portion of these nuts is packed with healthful plant sterols, fiber, and immune boosting vitamin E and B-vitamin riboflavin. During times of stress and anxiety […]

November 15, 2025

Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Soothe the Season: Foods for a Happier Holiday Mindset

The holidays are filled with cheer, celebration, and connection—but they can also stir up stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Packed schedules, family commitments, financial pressure, and memories of loved ones can all leave you feeling stretched thin. The good news? Nourishing foods, smart supplements, and simple lifestyle strategies can help you stay grounded, lift your mood, and support a more peaceful holiday season. Consider this your FoodTrients® guide to easing the holiday blues with delicious, nutrient-rich foods and practical approaches that support mental wellbeing. Holiday Food Strategies A little planning goes a long way this time of year. Prepping nutrient-dense […]

November 15, 2025

Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

How To Support Your Immune System Naturally

How To Support Your Immune System Naturally (Boosting your immune system is always important, but as summer vacations come to an end and kids head back to school, fall marks the beginning of flu season. Learning which foods can help keep you well is the focus for the seventh part in our series on the nine benefits at the core of FoodTrients® and all of our recipes. What you eat matters, which is why we’ll explore one of these incredible anti-aging benefits each month and show you how they help fight the diseases of aging.) Did you know that there […]

November 15, 2025

Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Why You Should Be Crazy for Cranberries

Cranberries: A Tart Superfruit for Year-Round Wellness Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving anymore. These vibrant red berries have been used for centuries—not just in cooking, but also in traditional medicine. Known for their tart taste, cranberries are often loaded with sugar in sauces, desserts, or drinks. But when consumed in their purest form, they’re packed with nutrients and health-promoting compounds. Why Cranberries Are a Nutritional Powerhouse Cranberries are rich in vitamin C and loaded with antioxidant compounds like anthocyanins, flavonols, and resveratrol. These help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress throughout the body, which is linked to aging and chronic disease. […]

October 25, 2025

Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

The Top 5 Teas for Fighting Colds and Flu

It’s clear that nutrition plays a key role in keeping your immune system healthy. You may be familiar with the classic immune-boosting recommendations of eating more citrus fruits, garlic and ginger, but have you ever considered the power of tea? Drinking tea on a daily basis has been proven to help boost certain aspects of your immune system which is so important as we head into cold and flu season. If you are already practicing healthy lifestyle habits such as exercise, adequate sleep, eating a balanced diet, staying home when sick and washing your hands often, incorporating tea into your […]

October 25, 2025

Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Top 50 Foods You Need for Bone Health

Bone health is an under-appreciated aspect of beauty, longevity and living a vibrant life. Often, adults aren’t tested for bone density until they’re at an older age when the state of our bones should be top of mind early on. Bone loss including osteoporosis affects men and women and leads to fractures and other health problems. Foods that contain certain minerals including calcium, magnesium and vitamins D and K have proven critical for optimizing bone health long-term which is why these foods top the list of 50 foods critical for bone health. This is an important focus starting…now! 1. […]

September 23, 2025

Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Top 50 Foods That Can Help You Sleep

Sleeping well is one of the most critical things we can do for our health. Working out and eating right can only take you so far if your body is stressed from lack of sleep. It is needed to calm stress hormones like cortisol, to support the natural immune system, for repair and for cleaning out the brain – yes, that happens each night when you sleep! Foods that contain critical nutrients for sleep (including magnesium, calcium, B3, B6, B12, certain amino acids, antioxidants and melatonin regulators) top the list of 50 foods that support great sleep and should be […]

September 11, 2025

Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Calm Your Mind, Soothe Your Body: The Power of Lemon Balm

Stress comes in so many forms and affects the body in different ways. There’s emotional stress, schedule or time-related stress, work or school related pressure, and even stress on the body from environmental toxins or other damage. A lot of this is unavoidable – it’s part of daily life – and the body has ways to adapt to it but if stress builds up, it can lead to disease, inflammation and unbalanced hormones. There are ways to help the body naturally adapt to stress in all forms and the powerful herb lemon balm has been used for centuries for this […]

August 12, 2025

Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Foods That Can Help You Feel Full and Lose Weight

It may seem counterintuitive that eating certain foods can support weight loss but studies have shown a link between some types of foods and better weight management. For example, high fiber foods including whole grains, fruit, vegetables and nuts have been associated with lower body mass index (BMI) in large human studies. A feeling of fullness and concentrated nutrients in these foods may be part of the connection to a reduced BMI, smaller waist circumference and reduced risk of being overweight. It should be noted that simply increasing the amount of any of these foods listed below will not in […]