Managing Hormonal Changes: Nutrition & Exercise Tips to Ease Perimenopause & Menopause Symptoms
If you’re in your forties, or beyond, you’ve probably realized that the way you used to eat just doesn’t cut it anymore. And no, it’s not in your...
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Food as Fuel: The Simple Idea That Will Revolutionize the Way You Eat
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE The words “food as fuel” may bring to mind an athlete training for an intense competition. But the truth is each of us already uses food to power our lives each and every day – whether we realize it or not. People of all backgrounds, lifestyles,...
Struggling to find the willpower to eat healthy? Try this instead.
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...
Lifespan Vs. Healthspan: Don’t Just Add Years to Your Life, Add Life to Your Years
Longevity and living longer seem to be all the rage right now. We are constantly working on advances in health and technology to increase our lifespan and add years to our lives. The problem is we don’t just want to live longer, we want to live longer and healthier...
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5 Ways Food Quality Impacts Your Risk for Obesity
The prevalence of obesity and the decline in food quality are on the rise in America. It is estimated that approximately 42% of American adults have a body mass index (BMI) classified as obese. As obesity rates increase, so does the consumption of processed foods...
10 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
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....
Carbs 101: Types, Timing and Choices
In the United States, the average daily carbohydrate intake sits at a hefty 275-325 grams per day, predominantly fueled by overconsumption of grains and processed sugary foods. This dietary pattern has played a pivotal role in escalating rates of obesity, insulin...
How Stress Can Contribute To Obesity and Weight Gain and What You Can Do
Researchers have come a long way in gaining an understanding of the many factors that can contribute to the development of obesity. One such factor that can cause weight gain or worsen obesity is stress, especially if we live in a state of ongoing day-to-day...
Bookending Your Day with Healthy Habits
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...
Understanding the 3 Main Causes of Obesity and What You Can Do
Obesity is a chronic condition affecting more than 40% of adults in the United States. Worldwide, it affects 16%. By country, the United States ranks in the top 10 of those with the highest obesity rates. Obesity is a complex topic, and researchers are still...
Your Guide To Sourcing High-Quality Foods
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...
How To Get the Biggest Bang for Your Fitness & Nutrition Buck
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...
How Long Does It Take To Lose Weight And Do It Sustainably?
When aiming to lose weight, it’s crucial to focus on fat loss rather than just overall body weight. Opting for fat loss is key to achieving better health outcomes and improving body composition. By adopting targeted practices in your weight loss approach, you can...
How to Improve Your A1C with Food
Did you know that whether you have diabetes or not, the foods you eat directly impact your blood sugar levels? This can feel overwhelming considering we make hundreds of choices about the foods we eat daily. However, by simply following a balanced diet, you...
