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For most, salt and sodium are often used interchangeably, and some may be under the assumption that both mean the same thing. However, these two are not synonymous and knowing the differences can aid in making healthy choices.
Magnesium has become one of the most talked-about nutrients in the wellness world— thanks to social media. Influencers have recently taunted its potential ability to reduce stress, ease muscle cramps, and even boost energy, leading many to rush out to stock up on magnesium supplements. But the question is, do you really need it or are you obtaining enough through your daily meals and snacks?
Think beets are just another root vegetable? Think again! Beets are packed with nutrients that may help support heart health, improve endurance, reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and even boost brain function. Whether you enjoy them roasted, in a salad, blended into a smoothie, or as fresh juice, there are plenty of delicious ways to add this vibrant vegetable to your plate. Learn about the health benefits of beets, the differences between whole beets and supplements, and discover a few tasty recipes to try at home!
While the summer can offer a break from the usual sleep schedule, screen time restrictions, and studies, it can also throw off breakfast schedules. Now that school is back, it is time to make sure that breakfast is also back on the agenda. However, mornings can get hectic and breakfast can drop off the list of priorities. Studies have shown that breakfast can help kids stay focused throughout the day, balance blood glucose for sustained energy, and maintain mood. Therefore, it is important that we take steps to ensure that breakfast is a success not only for the kids but parents as well.
Vacation is a time where we relax, recharge and chase all our cares away. But that doesn't mean you also forget about all the healthy habits you have successfully built into your daily routines having to stay home. With a little planning, preparation, and intention, you can find the balance of still enjoying local fares while maintaining consistency.
Conferences can be a great way to reconnect with long-distance colleagues, learn new skills and gain valuable insight into new trending topics in your career field. While the days may be filled with great opportunities and networking, the long days, jam-packed schedules and the dessert table can wreak havoc on your health routine. But fear not, with a little planning and determination, you can enjoy the treats of the conference while still maintaining focused on your goals.
Salads are a great way to get in your vegetables daily. However, they can often be less satisfying, leaving you hungry and reaching for something more filling within an hour after eating. We have the best intentions when we make our salad by focusing on filling the bowl with an array of greens. However ,by adding a few nutrient dense ingredients, that salad can turn into a powerhouse meal.
With their fuzzy outside and bright interior, kiwis may be small, but they pack an impressive nutrition punch. Filled with vitamin C, fiber, vitamin E, potassium, and antioxidants, this fruit can provide a wide range of health benefits that can have an impact on the entire body.
Another day, another viral trend. If you haven’t been on social media lately, the newest trend involves a food that may have been a staple for your parents or grandparents – sardines – and it’s called Sardinemaxxing. The term is used to describe the trend of intentionally consuming sardines more frequently to boost overall health. Depending on the influencer, followers are encouraged to add them in their weekly routine or use them as one-food focused approach where they are all that is consumed in a day. Sardinemaxxing offers claims such as better skin, weight loss and increased energy. Although sardines do provide an array of nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D and vitamin B12, it is important to balance them with other macronutrients to avoid missing out on other important nutrients.
The mid-afternoon slump can slowly creep up and that energy dip can have you reaching for some quick, savory, and sweet. Often those items are desserts, high sugar coffee drinks, candies, or other ultra processed foods that will give us a quick boost but one that will be sustained. Although these foods can be very convenient and easily accessible, the rapid rises and falls in blood sugar levels can soon lead to feelings of fatigue, irritability and even craving of more added sugar.
