Itsy's Science Corner Itsy Cella Flora here! 🌱 Let’s talk superfoods: Itsy: "What do you think the definition of superfood is?" Audience: (Silence... more silence, .....) "Ummm, I guess a food that is chock-full of all the good stuff our bodies need?" Itsy: "That would be proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The human body needs all of them. Try again. What do you think of?" Audience: "Chia seed pudding and blueberries are all over my social media feeds. Them and cottage cheese." Itsy:...

Itsy's Science Corner Itsy Cella Flora here! 🌱 Let’s talk water. Have you ever been dehydrated or completely waterlogged? Going without water for very long (2-5 days, depending on the circumstances), can be detrimental to your health. And believe it or not, too much water in a short amount of time can be as well. Oh, and by the way, that means you can die from too little or too much water. Audience: "What? Come on now, Itsy, that's crazy talk. It is common knowledge that going without...

Itsy Cella Flora (right) introduces her cousin, Floretta Flora (left) Itsy Cella Flora here! 🌱 Let’s talk about how inflammation affects the body. Have you ever twisted an ankle or cut your finger? Most of us have at one point or another. Our bodies are wonderfully complex and have the ability to heal themselves. That's a good thing since I tend to be very clumsy. When you cut your finger or twist your ankle, your body's natural response to the pain from the injury is to turn red and to...