Girl Dinner or Full Component Eating?
Girl Dinner” is a trendy, low-maintenance snack plate meal, but frequent reliance can lead to poor nutrition. Balance meals with protein, fiber, veggies, and fats.
Category: HealthyTips
All About Antioxidants
Learn how these vital compounds protect your cells from damage, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and promote overall health.
ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?
Getting enough sleep is important, but good sleep quality is also essential. Learn about signs of poor sleep quality, and how to improve your sleep.
Macronutrient Highlight: Carbohydrates
Let’s dive into the world of carbohydrates (CHO), the primary source of energy for our bodies and the main source of fuel for the brain as it doesn’t store glucose like other organs or muscles do. Interestingly, our brain accounts for 2% of body weight but consumes about 20% of glucose-derived energy! During digestion carbohydrates […]
Macronutrient Highlight: Protein
Proteins serve as building blocks for tissues, muscles, and enzymes while they also play a role in growth, repair, and maintenance of the body. Including diverse proteins sources in your diet ensures optimal health and supports immune functions while also contributing to feelings of fullness and weight management. Amino acids (AA) are the building blocks […]
Macronutrient Series: Fat
Do you ever find yourself still hungry after a meal? Did you include a healthy fat source? Fats are one of the three macronutrients. They are calorically more dense, providing 9 kcal per gram compared to the other two macronutrients, protein and carbohydrate, which each provide 4 kcals per gram. Fats can help us feel […]
Weight Lifting’s Beneficial Effects for Your Body
Weight lifting is NOT the same as weightlifting. When talking about weight lifting, perhaps your mind might directly think about Pumping Iron, Gold’s Gym, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. But weight lifting —as opposed to “weightlifting,” the Olympic sport of weightlifting— does not always have to be about winning weightlifting competitions and becoming Mr. Universe. The fact […]
Healthy Halloween Tips
THREE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY THIS SPOOKY SEASON! Consider Dressing up and Decorating Your Home If you enjoy doing it, dress up or decorate your home for the sheer enjoyment of the Halloween experience. Dressing and decorating your home allows one to showcase their creative side and try out a new identity for a day! […]
Why Do My New Year’s Resolutions Always Fail?
Tips for setting goals and achieving them in the new year New Year New Me New Year’s is a time when many people reflect on their habits and try to make changes in their lives for the coming year. While many people create resolutions and goals, few actually end up succeeding. The reason is due […]
Get the Coverage and Care You Need
STAY HEALTHY WITH OR WITHOUT COVERAGE Insurance can be an overwhelming topic to discuss which is why many people overlook their medical coverage needs. Health insurance coverage is required according to the Affordable Care Act. If you do not have medical coverage through your employer, you can find more information on how to sign up […]
