Whole grains have become a hot topic in recent years due to their health benefits. In fact, the most recent nutrition guide released by the USDA recommends that at least half of the grains you consume are whole grains. However, what does the term whole grain mean, and what exactly
Rest is a bodily state characterized by minimal labor and exertion. Recovery is the process of returning to your normal state after a period of exhaustion. The goals of rest and recovery are to reduce anxiousness, help our bodies recuperate after an exercise bout and restore us to a calm
Selecting the right foods is crucial for healthy eating, and knowing how to properly read a food label is essential for doing so. Below is a graphic that breaks up the four key parts of a food label followed by brief descriptions explaining how to properly interpret each section. Understanding
There are 120 hours in a five-day workweek. If you spend 40 hours working each week, that’s one-third of your time — and 2,080 hours total per year. How much of this time do you spend sitting at your workstation? Could you be using more of it to improve your
Breathing seems simple, right? We breathe every day without having to think about it. But how often do you consciously focus on the technique itself? Focused and controlled breathing benefits your body and mind. From a physical standpoint, controlled breathing helps your diaphragm. This muscle is often in a squished
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But some mornings, you may find yourself overwhelmed, out of time and reaching for a breakfast bar while running out the door. Having a gourmet breakfast may not always be realistic during the workweek, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan
What if we told you about a magic pill that would improve everything in your life in the blink of an eye? Would you take it? Chances are, your answer is “Yes, of course I would!” Spoiler alert: The magic pill does not exist. But you already knew that. Magic
Eating the rainbow means choosing a variety of bright-colored whole foods each day. The more naturally occurring colors on your plate at mealtime, the better. By varying your color choices, you ensure that your body gets multitudes of vitamins and minerals that are necessary for proper function. According to www.choosemyplate.gov,
Moving more throughout your day is a guaranteed way to improve your health. Researchers say that the more NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) you get throughout the day, the healthier you become. Non-exercise activity is any movement you do that is not a planned workout routine. Standing two minutes for every
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