Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable. Sweet potatoes, while not as popular as white potatoes, are thought to be healthier… but are they? When you compare the health benefits of the two different types of potatoes, that’s not necessarily the case. Let’s take a look. Nutritional Comparison A medium sweet potato …
Read MoreThe food you crave can tell you a lot about your health. More importantly, you can actually stop the cravings by correcting what is causing you to crave certain foods. Not only can food cravings ruin a diet, the food people typically crave is unhealthy. Food cravings are actually your …
Read MoreCooking oils are used in so many dishes for cooking and baking. Unfortunately, when oils are exposed to high heat, they can oxidize creating free radicals and harmful compounds. When used for cooking, oils high in saturated fats and monounsaturated fats are more resistant to the heat – making them …
Read MoreAmid the Coronavirus outbreak, washing your hands regularly is even more important. Many hand sanitizers on the market do not meet the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for the best way to protect yourself from the coronavirus. Hand-Washing Is Your Best Defense If you want to prevent illness, washing …
Read MoreWe have all had bad nights of sleep. We have dreaded having to get up and go to work in the morning, spending the day daydreaming of going back to bed. Experts say we all need 7-9 hours of sleep every night. At least one-third of Americans don’t according to …
Read MoreWith the virus spreading at an increasingly alarming rate, there may seem to be no end in sight. Although there are no definitive answers to a cure, progress has been made. Researchers and scientists also know a lot more about the virus. Aside from promising vaccine trials, there is also …
Read MoreProper nutrition is critical to our health – and for getting the most out of our workouts. Pre-workout snacks and drinks have become popular marketing items lately, but what is the right thing to do prior to a workout? Just to make it complicated, the answer is it depends. Variables at …
Read MoreThe health benefits of strength training cannot be overlooked. Oftentimes, women will dismiss strength training because they don’t want to “bulk up” or get muscles, they just want to lose weight and their focus is cardio. This is a mistake that overlooks a powerful tool in an overall fitness and …
Read MoreFoam rolling is an effective way to relieve muscle soreness, possibly increase your range of motion, and reduce muscle tension. There are a few different foam rollers available suited for different purposes. Choose the one that’s right for you and you could be feeling relief sooner than expected! Aside from …
Read MoreYoga has become a wildly popular workout for people of all ages. It has also been scientifically proven to offer a number of different health benefits. From relieving stress to providing a great physical workout, yoga is truly an exercise everyone should try – at least a few times! Yoga …
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