Unlock the secret to a longer, healthier life with three daily habits designed to empower you in your healthcare journey. Remember the age-old wisdom — “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, here’s an evolved perspective on that adage, emphasizing your...
When pursuing your health goals, somewhere along the way, willpower comes along. Willpower is like a muscle, it requires regular use but provides finite resources. Willpower involves the ability to exert self-control in the face of decisions. For your health goals...
Nutrition is a key to managing midlife hormonal shifts. Hormonal changes occur throughout our lives. But we most often notice declines in our sex hormones in middle age. Such changes can affect metabolism, weight loss, and more. Despite these inevitable...
We get it; schedules are jam-packed these days. Whether managing a family of five or it’s just you and your dog, there's far more stress than free time for everyone. Health is a top priority, so we've compiled some actionable tips to navigate the chaos while...
While the United States may not be at the top of the list for nutrient deficiencies, that doesn’t mean we are “healthy” by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, a lack of food variety in our diet has caused American adults to find themselves lacking many vital...
At the end of a hectic workday, it’s natural for busy professionals to seek an easy, comforting dinner. While many chain restaurants are striving to add healthy options to their menus, it’s hard to resist the allure of the high-calorie fare advertised so...
Many of us feel trapped by our genes, unable to avoid things like obesity, diabetes, or heart problems. But a genetic predisposition doesn’t have to be a life sentence; the food you give your body can make all the difference. Our bodies view food as information....
If you’re a health conscious reader, you’ve probably come across these types of statements on healthy fats: “Olive Oil is great for the heart, start using it as your go-to cooking oil!” “Walnut Oil is high in Omega 3’s and does wonders for brain health. Start...
Coffee sometimes does not get the respect it deserves in the health food community. This ancient beverage has been shown to help with everything from weight loss to decreasing your risks of certain cancers. Who would have thought that this little bean could do so...
Enjoy Brussels Sprouts! These mini cabbage looking vegetables are a rich sources dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Just a hint of brown grass-fed butter adds an abundance of flavor when mixed with the olive oil and fresh lemon! Roasted Brussels...
You can't go wrong with this superhuman dip! The superstar here is fresh avocado. Rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats like oleic, palmitoleic and linoleic acids, this nutrient packed superfood makes a creamy, almost silky dip that goes perfectly...
Enjoy these meatballs as an appetizer, hors d' oeuvre or entrée. Lean organic, free-range ground turkey provides an excellent source of protein. While the Greek yogurt dipping sauce - aside from adding extra protein - is packed with good bacteria in the form of...
After an intense workout, your body needs quick digesting proteins, clean carbohydrates and healthy fats to recover. This perfect balance helps the body bounce back quickly and get ready for the next go around. However aside from being good for you, it has to be...
Have you started slipping from your New Year’s weight loss resolutions? If so, it’s time to get back on track! Consistency is the most important thing when you’re trying to lose weight but if you start to slip up, don’t beat yourself up about it—just get back on...
There are a lot of important, transformative reasons to eat healthy: it promotes healthy weight it makes us look good it makes us feel good it offers us the single-best protection against diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other diseases and chronic illnesses. But...
