The holidays are a time of joy and celebration but can also present health and fitness challenges. Between holiday festivities and indulgent foods, even the most disciplined health enthusiasts can find it hard to stay on track during the last quarter of the year....
The bookends of your day are crucial for establishing healthy habits. These key times—the first hour after you wake up and the last hour before you go to bed—are ideal for habit formation because they occur before and after your other responsibilities, such as...
In recent decades, the landscape of our diets has dramatically shifted with the proliferation of processed foods. These convenient, shelf-stable products have become a staple in many households, but their prevalence has been linked to the alarming rise in obesity...
The busy days of late summer and early fall have a way of exposing all the cracks in our hectic lifestyles. If you’ve been barely getting by in your workouts or nutrition through the summer, this is the time when self-care can take a backseat, obligations start...
Discussing what people tend to die from is decidedly not a fun topic. But when we learn about the leading causes of death, we empower ourselves to prevent them so we can live our best lives longer. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s...
The first year or two of college is probably the most stressful time of your life up to that point. That’s one reason so many students gain weight during their freshman year. But it isn’t just stress; it’s trading healthy dinners with protein and vegetables for...
Since the 1960s, obesity has become an epidemic in America, and its rise is clearly linked to increases in diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and in some cases mental illness. In fact, obesity increases the likelihood of all causes of mortality — and a...
It’s no secret that healthy eating has a huge positive impact on your health and overall quality of life. Studies also show it’s the key to longevity. Your body gleans information from food, and both macro- and micronutrients influence vital processes and gene...
“Organic” has been a trendy buzzword for a while, but not everyone believes it should be. Many people are wary of claims that organic foods are healthier and are cautious of paying extra for foods they aren’t sure are worth the cost. While it’s true that organic...
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...
