Eating healthy takes perseverance and a consistent, conscious effort to choose better foods. When we regularly consume unhealthy foods and unbalanced meals, internal inflammation can occur. Inflammation can be attributed to allergic reactions, myopathies and immune system disorders and is usually indicated by adding the suffix “itis” (for example: arthritis,
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. What does the term whole grain mean, and what exactly are
Whether it be from walking, running, biking, sitting or playing sports, our hips are constantly placed under tension. This tension can add up and cause tightness to occur in other areas, like our knees, backs and shoulders. The more we take care of our hips, the better our bodies will
When you hear the expression “pay it forward,” you might think of buying a coffee for the person behind you at Starbucks. Though this is a way to pay it forward, it can be even simpler, such as holding the door for someone or sending a friend words of encouragement
Dear Protein, What are you? How do I consume you? Are you really that important? Protein is a hot topic, but it’s actually a lot simpler than it seems. It’s an essential nutrient made up of the amino acids the body needs to build tissue, provide us with energy and
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
How do you begin your day? Do you take time to tell yourself positive affirmations? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally create your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are positive instead of negative. Research shows that
We all know that eating fruits and vegetables can be difficult, especially when it comes to reaching the recommended five servings per day. However, there are several reasons why consuming enough fruits and vegetables is important. Fruits and vegetables contain essential nutrients that most individuals don’t get enough of, such
Mindfulness is being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in a particular moment. It’s walking outside on a beautiful fall day, listening to the birds chirp, looking at the beautiful trees and noticing their new hints of orange and yellow. It’s letting the smell of the cool crisp
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