Anyone hitting their twenties and thirties will suddenly realize that they can’t eat, drink, or exercise quite like they did in their adolescent years. Things may not come as ‘easy’ to you as they did when you were a kid, but it’s still important to keep track of your changing physical needs as an adult. […]
You may have considered a whole foods-centered diet in the interest of better nutrition for yourself or a path towards weight loss. Or maybe processed food just grosses you out. The number of fast food joints in America has more than doubled since the 1970s, and processed food feels almost unavoidable. Our first “myth” to […]
Stress is essentially an internal bodily response to the external world. To recap from Part 1, stress is more than just drama and daily happenings. Stress can come in three major forms, physical, chemical and emotional, which affect our lives more than we often realize. In addition, stress is not necessarily a negative response to […]
In today’s day and age, there are some big misconceptions about stress. One of them is that stress is a bad thing. We attempt to eliminate stress by doing yoga, meditation, and even taking medication. We experience stress every day, whether we like it or not. One of the keys to reducing excess stress is to […]
The percentage of children with obesity in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the CDC. With September being Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, it’s a perfect time to think about your family’s nutrition. Here are a few ways to help your child develop healthy eating habits. Start with a plan […]
You are doing great making small changes in your diet and exercise routine, working toward being a healthier you -way to go! Now let’s take a look at types of fats and oils. Fats have gotten a bad rap in the last several years. Many women have joined the low-fat bandwagon to lose weight and […]
Carbohydrates are good for us because they give our bodies energy. Diets such as South Beach and Atkins have brought the idea of carb consumption to our vocabulary and generally bring a connotation that carbs are bad for us and something that will cause us to gain weight. But not all carbs are the same […]
You’ve made the decision to focus on your health and eat better so you will feel better for your overall physical and mental well-being. As a woman, you have different nutritional needs than men. Special nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation mean women need to take special care to avoid anemia and osteoporosis. Getting back […]
“Gluten Free” is a label that has grown in popularity within the last 5 years. Comedian John Pinette joked a few years ago that he didn’t know what gluten was but he knew it made food taste good. Gluten is actually a natural component, comprised of two proteins, found in most whole grains and is […]
Spending 30 to 45 minutes daily in the gym will do amazing things to your body. But the easiest way to neglect and diminish those benefits is to eat poorly after a workout. Working out and burning 600 – 800 calories does not give you a green light for the McDonalds drive-thru. It does give […]
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