With just the touch of our fingers, we can easily access information on basically anything. From what I’ve seen on social media, the majority of the algorithm consists of health and wellness influencers on my explore pages. As a nutrition and dietetics student, I have enjoyed the increase of …
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Do you struggle with digestive issues? Or do some foods just not agree with your stomach? The phenomenon of gastrointestinal problems occurs in almost everyone. While at-home remedies such as consuming ginger and dandelion root are well known and practiced, you can make a difference in digestive …
Insulin is such an important hormone because it regulates our blood sugar. Basically, after eating something, the amount of sugar in our bloodstream increases. Insulin instructs the cells to absorb the sugar from our blood. It is released from the pancreas and has other “jobs” to do, especially …
Looking to boost your brain health? Well, keep reading to learn about 5 foods that can help boost your brain health and are easy to implement into your diet! It’s never a bad idea to be more proactive towards your health, whether you are 20 years old or 50 years old. That being said, while limiting …
It's no surprise that most people eat more food when offered larger portions, so portion control is important when trying to make eating-habit changes. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn portion control--weight management, intuitive eating, or cleaner eating--you can learn portion …
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 …
We've all heard the term "follow your intuition". Growing up, my mom used to always tell me to trust my gut. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Maybe you've been told something similar. But did you know that your intuition can also guide your eating habits? Story time: I used to …
Sustainability. We've all heard this word being thrown around in magazines and on the news, but what does it mean? In layman's terms, sustainability is our ability to meet the needs of our current current generation without compromising the needs of future generations. It's about acting in ways that …
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