We all know we need to eat more fruits and veggies, yet oftentimes lettuce wilts and grapes rot in our fridge as we pick less healthy snacks. We know we need to make better choices, but we are often overwhelmed by busy lifestyles and unhealthy habits. So how do you get more fruits and veggies […]
If you struggle with high cholesterol, you know that changing your diet is an important first step in taking care of yourself. Even if your cholesterol levels are elevated due to genetics, using food as medicine is an essential part of a balanced treatment plan. Many articles about cholesterol and diet focus on what you […]
Potassium is one of the minerals that make our bodies run. Potassium is an electrolyte and has an important role in nerve function, heartbeat, muscle contraction, and various essential cellular processes. At the end of the day, if you’re reading this article, you have at least some potassium doing its jobs in your body. However, […]
Whether you’ve experienced it or not, belly bloat is a common symptom experienced by people after rigorous exercise. It’s an uncomfortable feeling of cramping or fullness typically isolated to the stomach or abdomen. We can try to describe it, but there’s nothing quite like bloat, and we don’t mean that in a good way. But […]
The low-carb lifestyle is number one when it comes to diet trends right now, with many trying keto or low-carb options to lose weight. Carbohydrates, found in sugars, starches, and fiber, are often blamed for weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and the obesity epidemic. However, our bodies need carbs as fuel for energy, for digestion, […]
One of the best foods you can incorporate into your active lifestyle is fungi. Mushrooms have been widely used in both cooking and traditional medicine for thousands of years. Extremely common in various soups and sauces, as well as in countless meat, cheese, fish, and veggie dishes, most people are familiar with mushrooms. Chefs utilize […]
If you love fresh and colorful produce or enjoy picking your own berries, summer is your season to shine! Farmer’s markets and produce stands around the country are filled to the brim with healthy snacks waiting to be enjoyed. The one downside to healthy snacks is that they require a bit of prep-work and smart […]
For many women, one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy is morning sickness – nausea and vomiting that can occur during pregnancy. While morning sickness can actually occur at any time during the day or night, many women experience it most frequently or severely in the morning. For pregnant women, feeling sick in […]
For many of us, summer means activity and exercise, often outdoors in the blazing sun. When you come right down to it, summer just isn’t summer without a bit of sweat. If you love to exercise in the summer, though, you’ll need to account for dehydration and muscle fatigue, both of which are exacerbated by […]
Staying hydrated in the summer is incredibly important. Dehydration can sneak up on you during the hottest days, especially while engaged in physically demanding activities. Water is the best way to stay hydrated. But if you’re spending a lot of time in the sun and moving around, then you need to be drinking beverages containing […]
