If we could eat pizza, chips, ice cream, and cake 24/7 we probably would, but there’s no doubt we wouldn’t be very healthy or live a very long life. Though eating “healthy foods” isn’t always fun, or our first choice, we all understand that in order to live long and …
Read MoreGrowing up, soda was always a special treat. In fact, I would get to have my favorite soda if my family was going out to dinner, if we were seeing a movie in a movie theater, or if I was over at a friend’s house. It certainly wasn’t something we …
Read MoreWe all know eating healthy is important, but sometimes your body desperately craves a cheeseburger, that last slice of pizza, or a tub of ice cream, and all willpower goes out the window. In fact, we often find ourselves going an entire day — and even sometimes two — without …
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 MoreVitamin C is an impressive vitamin that has been scientifically proven to reduce your risk of a number of diseases. It is also an essential vitamin – meaning your body cannot produce it. To get Vitamin C, you can eat foods with it, or take essential vitamins. If you think …
Read MoreChickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are loaded with nutrients. They are also one of the most overlooked ingredients you can use in just about anything. It’s easy to add them to your diet. They’ll improve your digestion, help you manage weight, and reduce your risk of several diseases. For …
Read MoreIf you’re worried about contracting the coronavirus, one of the best things you can do is boost your lung function. Believe it or not, there are foods you can eat that will do just that. Aside from prepping for an unexpected illness, eating some foods can help with common conditions. …
Read MoreEating too late at night has been proven to make controlling weight harder, but sometimes a rumbling tummy just isn’t going to stop – or let you go to sleep until you eat something. There are some late-night snacks that you can turn to in these situations. Some may even …
Read MoreMagnesium is one of the nutrients that adults lack the most. Being deficient in magnesium can lead to multiple health issues. Magnesium deficiencies can be caused by certain medications like estrogen replacements, asthma medications, birth control pills, and more. It can also be depleted through excretion when you consume certain …
Read MoreIf you or your child is a picky eater, you might be surprised to learn how trying new foods can increase your nutrient intake. While many children will grow out of being picky, some people never do. Studies have shown that as many as 18% of adults are classified as …
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