It is common for many to feel sluggish in the late afternoon or at some point during the day. However, there are things you can do to maximize your energy and keep you feeling awake. Eating breakfast is the most important meal for providing energy for the day ahead. The best breakfast will contain carbs…
We all like to go on vacation. For many people it is the highlight of their year. Because of this, people tend to let themselves go, leading to poor eating decisions that they wouldn’t normally make otherwise. One way to avoid eating more food than you normally would is to be sure you’re drinking enough…
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Nutraceuticals Nutraceutical word with “nutra” derived from nutrition and “ceutical” from pharmaceutical. A nutraceutical is any substance that is a food or a part of a food and provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. Such products may range from isolated nutrients, dietary supplements and…
Eating well is an essential part of any diet and crucial in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, it is often forgotten that living well does not just consist of what you eat. When you eat is also a factor. The human body works on a 24-hour clock, often referred to as a circadian rhythm. Our…
With so much to get done, people often find themselves asking for more hours in a day. However, even if that were somehow possible, it is safe to say that many people would still not allocate a sufficient amount of time for sleep. Sleep is usually the first thing people sacrifice when they are busy…
Green, leafy vegetables are considered some of the most nutritional items in the produce section. However, the dark green we have come to associate with premium healthy food options is not the only indicator that large amounts of vitamins and minerals are present. Carrots are filled with nutrients, but are often overlooked when compared with…
Many consumers have made changes to their diets, attempting to incorporate more local and organic ingredients and eliminate processed foods all together. Processed foods have been stigmatized as less healthy, not as fresh, and inferior to simple, picked from the earth produce. While these ideas may be true in some respects, what many consumers do…
Improving heart health requires a conscience effort. In addition to regular exercise, you should be keeping track of what you eat and limiting unhealthy ingredients. Here are some heart health detriments to look out for and eliminate when possible: Sayonara, Saturated Fats! Saturated fats increase LDL cholesterol (also known as “bad cholesterol) levels. Eliminating foods…
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The Experiment: Replace one meal with juice every day for one week I’ve often heard people boast about their love for juicing and how much better it makes them feel, so this week I decided to bite the bullet and buy a juice extractor, along with enough fruits and…
According to a recent article, green tea is becoming increasingly more popular in the United States and for good reason. Behind water, tea is considered to be the most consumed substance in the world. 78% of the tea consumed is black and 20% is green tea. “Green tea is made from un-oxidized leaves and is the…
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