Vitamin D for Good Bone Health
Vitamin D is necessary for strong bones and muscles. Without Vitamin D, our bodies cannot effectively absorb calcium, which is essential to good bone health.Children who lack Vitamin D develop a condition called rickets, which causes bone weakness, bowed legs, and […]
Read More8 Exercises to Stay in Shape While You Travel
4 Upper Body Exercises These upper body exercises strengthen the muscles in the arms but also work the core, shoulders, and back muscles. Do 10 reps of each exercise, repeat for 3 sets. To better challenge yourself during the first […]
Read MoreSleep Deprivation and Memory Loss
It is no secret that a good night’s sleep makes you feel better. Not only does sleep give your body time to rest and recharge, it may also be crucial to your brain‘s ability to learn and remember.During sleep, while your body rests, your brain is […]
Read MoreThe Role of Calcium and Vitamin D in Bone Health
You probably already understand that calcium is good for your bones and helps ward off osteoporosis. The nutrient is essentially a building block of bone, and it helps maintain bone strength throughout your lifetime. But calcium can only reach its […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreType 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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