The Definitive Guide to Healthy Eating in Real Life
Nutrient density When you conceptualize healthy eating, your first thought might be about calories. Even though calories are important, your primary concern should be nutrients. Diet diversity Another component of healthy eating is dietary diversity, meaning eating a variety of […]
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The 17 Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians
A common concern about vegetarian and vegan diets is that they might lack sufficient protein. Here are 17 plant foods that contain a high amount of protein per serving. 1. Seitan Seitan is a popular protein source for many vegetarians and […]
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Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Difference?
How does diabetes affect the body? There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Both types of diabetes are chronic diseases that affect the way your body regulates blood sugar, or glucose. Glucose is the fuel that feeds your […]
Read MoreEXERCISE AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Since mid-March, most of the country has been dealing with social distancing rules, stay-at-home orders, business closures, overcrowded hospitals and limited health services. Consequently, many people are feeling isolated and lonely and may be hurting emotionally and financially. Even as […]
Read More25+ FOODS TO REPLENISH ELECTROLYTES – NATURAL SOURCES
Have you ever worn a hat during your workout and later noticed white stains all over it? Well, those aren’t necessarily stains, but the dried electrolytes from your sweat! Electrolytes (and hydration) is an important subject for fitness enthusiasts, NASM-CPTs and Nutrition Coaches to […]
Read MoreDirty Dozen, Clean 15 lists released for 2021
And although no citrus item makes the dozen, EWG notes that more than 90 percent of citrus fruits had toxic pesticides on them when tested. Avocados again top the Clean 15 list. The EWG compiles its annual list by analyzing […]
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Exercise for Stress and Anxiety
Relationship of Exercise to Anxiety Disorders Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life, but anxiety disorders, which affect 40 million adults, are the most common psychiatric illnesses in the U.S. The benefits of exercise may well extend beyond stress […]
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Sodium in Your Diet
You’ve probably heard that most Americans eat too much sodium. Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much sodium can be bad for your health. Diets higher in sodium are associated with an increased risk […]
Read MoreProtein Shakes? Which are the best?
10 Best Pre-Made Protein Drinks You Can Buy The bottom line: To optimize your protein intake, most experts agree, spread out how much you eat throughout the day. Try to get 20-30g in every meal and snack, Detroyer says. “It’s the […]
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When is the best time to take a multivitamin
Multivitamins are supplements that contain a combination of vitamins and minerals, with some products also made with added ingredients such as herbs, fatty acids and amino acids. Sometimes they’re simply called multivits or, to shorten their name even further, multis. […]
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