Fruit smoothies are a great way to add more fresh fruits to your diet – and a healthy way to naturally boost energy. Fruits are high in carbohydrates, which provide the energy needed to fuel your body and keep your mind alert.

According to some studies, it can. Consuming red wine in moderation may work to reduce the risk of heart disease. How? The alcohol and certain antioxidants, including flavonoids and resveratrol, in red wine may help prevent heart disease.

The number one cause of death among Americans is heart disease. The American Heart Association recently published seven lifestyle changes that we can make to improve our cardiovascular health.

Childhood obesity is on the rise in America. Research suggests that parents have a significant impact on the eating habits of their children. Parents who teach their children how to eat healthy, and model those healthy eating behaviors in themselves, can help their children maintain a healthy weight now - and as adults.

Fresh ingredients are essential for a healthy, balanced diet. If you want to eat better and feel healthier, you should eat food prepared with fresh locally-grown ingredients and avoid prepackaged, processed foods. The closer a food is to its natural state, the better it is for your body.

Stop by the Pita Jungle in Arcadia from Sept. 15-23 to sample our AZ Restaurant Week tasting menu!

For decades, eating Mediterranean food has been linked to living a longer, healthier life. In fact, there is a wealth of research to suggest that Mediterranean eating may have many potential health benefits. Find out more!

Help Pita Jungle raise money for Chances for Children, an organization helping enrich the lives of Arizona's children through healthy eating and exercise. Simply bring this flyer to our Ahwatukee location from 5p.m. to close any Wednesday in August, and 10% of the proceeds of your bill will go to Chances for Children. Stop by Pita Jungle in Ahwatukee next month to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal – and help raise money for a great cause!

It's that time of year again...time to nominate your favorite Phoenix restaurants, bars and other businesses for the New Times Readers Poll! Each year, the New Times publishes its Best of Phoenix issue, listing all of the Valley's best dining, shopping and nightlife venues voted for by readers like you. Nominations for the Readers Poll 2012 are open from now until August 14 at midnight. Please help us nominate Pita Jungle in the following categories: