One, slip up and it’s game over This is the number one thing to keep in mind over the Holidays. If you “slip-up” or let yourself have that one treat that comes around once a year, that does not mean game over. Know that the treat was just fine and you do not need to
It’s no secret that a sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to our health. Studies show that the more time in our lives we spend sitting and not moving, the shorter our lifespan will probably be (1). Now that’s scary! The good news is, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as hiring a personal trainer or
Lemons are quite a popular fruit, so they might very well already be part of your regular diet. But are you fully aware just how healthy they really are, and the many ways they are benefiting your body? If you already include lemon in your cooking, congratulations! You are doing your body some major favors.
One of the hottest debates in the nutrition world is whether or not calorie counting is the best way to lose weight. We’ve all heard the expression “a calorie is a calorie.” And to a certain extent, there’s no arguing with this, as a dietary calorie that comes from a twinkie versus a dietary calorie
You might be surprised to learn that the human body is largely made up of water. Babies are born containing between 70-80% water, and as you grow that number goes down a bit. The average adult contains about 60% water (1). Despite this, excess water (edema or bloating) is not normal, and is usually due to
Protein is one of the most important parts of our diet and is critical to maintaining a healthful lifestyle. This is the case because there are about 9 amino acids that our body is not capable of producing on it’s own and therefore we can only receive them from an outside source. Proteins themselves are
We are all very familiar with being told that some fats are healthful for our bodies, and that some of our favorite foods including nuts and avocados are great to eat because they are loaded with “good fats.” Glancing at the nutrition label on the foods that you are putting into your body should not
Unfortunately, back pain is all too prevalent in our fast paced society. If we ourselves are lucky enough not to suffer from some form of back pain, we surely have a friend or family member who experiences it to a certain degree. The severity and type of pain will vary, and it could anything from
As we approach the glory of cherry season, we should do ourselves the favor of taking advantage of these sweet treats for not only their delicious taste, but for their myriad of nutritional benefits. Cherries offer some serious health benefits, and should be included as part of your regular diet. Not to mention, they can
When we think of a GI (gastrointestinal) infection or symptom, we obviously connect it with digestive upset such as bloating, gas, pain, diarrhea and/or constipation, heartburn, and other types of symptoms of that nature. While these symptoms can definitely signify a GI infection, the interesting (and sometimes deceiving) part is that often, we experience no