If you were able to read our previous post "The Scary Truth About Sugar", then you now have some of the background on the history of sugar and fructose, and the ways it has been absolutely detrimental for our society especially in the last 30 or so years. As promised, I wanted to provide some …
Life’s Simple 7
Have you ever wondered what steps you could take to improve your health over a long-term period? The American Heart Association published a study that found that people with high genetic risk factors for heart disease could significantly lower that risk if they implemented seven lifestyle …
Craving Starbucks Egg Bites? – The Perfect Meal Prep
Are you looking for an easy, healthy, low-effort on-the-go breakfast idea? Time after time, I have craved Starbucks egg bites, as they are perfect, savory, tasty, and have great macros! After seeing prices on the rise, especially when buying food out, it is unrealistic to buy those egg bites …
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Portion Size vs. Serving Size
Do you know the difference between “portion size” and “serving size? Is there even a difference? Most people cannot distinguish between these two serving recommendations. A survey of 1,000 adults found that : Nine in 10 Americans say they have at least some understanding of serving size and …
Got A Kink in Your Neck?
Let’s face it-as students and office workers, we’re sitting entirely too much. Sitting all day not only increases risk for obesity, but also puts majority of the working population at risk for back pain, poor posture, leg cramping and tense muscles. Here are a few simple exercises you can do to …
How Does Exercise Affect Sleep?
Is it just me or does anyone notice they sleep better when they’ve gotten a good workout in that day? The more I move around throughout the day, and especially if I’ve had a good gym session, the better I seem to sleep. This has even been enough to get me to the gym on the days when I want to the …
Food for your Bones
Our bones grow and change throughout our lives and it’s our job to help them do so. The food we consume reflects our bone’s ability to grow and build. Certain health conditions like osteoporosis can cause our bones to become more brittle and weak. Just as our bones care for us we want to care for …
In a Slump? Here’s How to Get & Stay Motivated!
I’m getting to the point in the school year when I can see the finish line, but I’m struggling to keep myself motivated. I feel a little burnt-out, overwhelmed, and ready for a much-needed break. I know the end of the school year is near, but lately I’ve found myself needing encouragement to keep …