#Sponsored | Fiber plays an important role in maintaining a healthy digestive system by fueling healthy gut microbiota and helping regulate bowel movements, keeping them soft and regular. Sadly enough, 95% of Americans fail to meet the daily recommended target of 25g of fiber for women and 35g for men and for men and women …
So you’ve finally decided to make some positive lifestyle shifts by eating better, exercising more, and taking care of your mental health. Excellent! These long-term behavior changes may help improve your health and increase your longevity, especially if you can make these behaviors part of a regular and consistent routine. Maybe your new routine looks …
Looking to become plant-based, but don’t know where to start? Embracing plant-based can be as easy as incorporating one plant-based meal into your day. A plant-based diet can help reduce your risk of a list of body ailments and increase your stamina, energy levels and metabolism. Start with replacing one meal a week with a …
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With the fall season in full swing, it is a great time to take advantage of all the vegetables and fruits this season provides. In fact, the fall season is full of fruits and vegetables that are considered superfoods. What are superfoods, really? Although the term ‘superfood’ is not defined within the field of nutritional …
Navigating the impact of the global pandemic on our daily lives has caused many of us to experience significant amounts of stress. Stress can stimulate a heavy toll on your physical and mental well-being. Many of us have tried different avenues to relieve the burden of stress, such as meditating, disengaging from social media, and …
“Feel The Burn!” | The Science Behind the Barre Burn Have you ever been in barre class, and during the workout your muscles start to burn and your legs begin to quiver and shake? Well, you my friend, you have experienced what is known in the barre community as the “barre burn”. If you haven’t …
Photo: Unsplash/Vladislav Muslakov Worn Out After Your Workout? Regular physical activity helps boost your energy levels by increasing your heart rate and blood flow which in turns helps you to feel more awake. So since this is the case, you’re probably wondering how you could possibly feel sleepy after your workout. Well, it is common …
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High FODMAP alert! Cauliflower pizza w/ asparagus The low FODMAP diet may be the answer to your digestive issues Recently, Instagram has been inundated users posting contrasting images of their bodies at various points throughout the day. Typically the first picture would show an athletic, toned abdominal section and the second picture depicts how that …
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Photo: Unsplash/ Jason Briscoe Best Practices: Food Safety During Coronavirus Outbreak With concerns of coronavirus on high alert, you may be spending less time outdoors and more time inside where you feel safe. Unless you have stock in GrubHub or Postmates, you probably are cooking a bit more at home than you usually do – …
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Yesterday, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease to be a pandemic. Naturally, people are beginning to look at their current way of living to ascertain what they can do to prevent contracting the disease. One of the common questions being asked is, “Can I boost my immune system?” This is definitely a …
