Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today we’ll be stirring up some facts on tea. Did you know that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water? The fact that it is so popular is great as it is also one of the healthiest beverages around.

It’s National Banana Split Day! For those of you that have a sweet tooth, I give you permission to let your salivary glands kick into high gear and mindfully indulge in this situation-depending semi-healthy treat. There’s just something about a banana split that can satisfy all sorts of cravings whether it be sweet, salt, fruity or creamy.

You probably know that you should aim to make at least half of your grains whole grains. This is with great reason as whole grains are considered to be nutritional powerhouses. They provide healthy doses of fiber, protein and healthy fats which may help reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, inflammation and certain cancers.