Your body relies on potassium for optimal health and wellness. This powerful mineral is crucial for muscle strength, nerve functioning and heart health. While you may be consuming enough in your diet, you can still be potassium deficient. That’s because the more sodium you consume, the more potassium your body excretes. Athletes are at… Read more »
Summer is a time when we tend to throw caution to the wind and indulge our sugar cravings. When the ice cream truck comes down the street daily, it can be hard to ignore. Or when you’re vacationing and all the sweet treats look so good, you just can’t help yourself. But it doesn’t have… Read more »
You may think that just because it’s summer and you’re spending more time outside; you don’t need to worry about your vitamin D levels. You’re wrong. Concerns over skin cancer, encouragement to avoid direct sunlight and increased use of sunscreen means we’re all at risk of vitamin D deficiency. Every cell in your body has… Read more »
You know you need to exercise. But how do you begin a fitness routine? It can be hard to take the first step, literally, toward living a more active lifestyle. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you start by taking a short walk after work or log on to a fitness class online,… Read more »
Millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies caused by pollen. But what is pollen and how does something so small cause such miserable symptoms? Here is everything you need to know about the allergic response to pollen. While pollen might make you miserable, it actually does have a purpose and that is to reproduce. These… Read more »
Spring is just around the corner and already seasonal allergies are taking hold of allergy sufferers. Instead of stocking the medicine cabinet with allergy medication, there are foods that offer natural allergy relief. Those rich in vitamin C and folic acid are especially helpful in reducing the inflammation associated with allergic reactions. So, the next… Read more »
Immune support is at the top of everyone’s minds these days. People tend to gravitate toward vitamins C and D. However, whey protein is probably one of the most overlooked tools you can use to improve and protect your immune system function. Whey protein is considered a complete amino acid, meaning it contains all nine… Read more »
Now that the New Year is here, our thoughts are often focused on making healthy lifestyle changes. There are many ways to improve your health, but diet and exercise generally come to mind first. Many of us want to live a healthier life, but don’t know where to begin. Here are three little things you… Read more »
Taking daily vitamins and supplements is important. Studies show that basic nutrients can improve everything from markers of aging and heart disease to memory and mood. The right supplement can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. But not all vitamins and supplements are created equally. It’s important to do your… Read more »
2022 is almost here, and this year we tell ourselves we are going to live healthier, better lives – we will be more active, better manage our weight, and make more nutritious food choices. We will succeed and nothing is going to stop us. But are we making realistic resolutions? In late December and early… Read more »