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 »
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Healthy Summer Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
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 »
Five of the Worst Foods for IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a group of symptoms that affect your digestive system. It’s a common but uncomfortable gastrointestinal disorder. People with IBS often experience excessive gas, abdominal pain, and cramps. IBS is considered a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. These conditions are caused by problems in how your gut and brain work together. In turn,… Read more »
The Sunshine Vitamin in Summer
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 »
Safely Exercising in Summer Heat
Summer is right around the corner. It’s the perfect time to get outside and exercise. There are so many more fun options including swimming, paddling, running, cycling and even gardening. But the summer heat can be dangerous if you’re not careful, particularly in areas with extreme heat and humidity. The biggest issue is usually dehydration and maintaining… Read more »
Five Reasons You Should Take Krill Oil
Krill are tiny shrimp-like animals with an abundance of healthy omega-3 fatty acids necessary for proper cellular function. Here are five reasons you should be taking Krill Oil. Easier to Absorb – The omega-3 fatty acids in krill are stored as phospholipids, which have a simpler digestive process than other forms of fatty acids. Studies… Read more »
High Blood Pressure Eduction Month
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month. Reducing high blood pressure can lower your risk for stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or a diastolic… Read more »
The Best Bone Healthy Breakfasts
Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best ways to keep your bones strong and reduce the risk of bone fractures. Since bones are living tissues that are made up of a thick outer layer shell, a bone healthy breakfast consisting of calcium, vitamin D and minerals is especially important to increase bone strength… Read more »
Probiotics and Brain Health
You are already likely aware of the things you should be doing to maintain your brain health. A diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids, brain games and puzzles, plus daily exercise top the list. But have you ever considered taking probiotics to keep your mind in shape? Probiotics, also known as the helpful or… Read more »
Heart Health Benefits of Whole Grains
We’ve all heard that whole grains are better for us, but there is confusion as to what constitutes whole grain and why it’s beneficial. In 2004 the Whole Grains Council approved the following definition: “Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed in… Read more »