Wondering how to eat healthy on a budget? Following a nutritious diet is one cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. It is critical for supporting your body and reducing the risk of illness. However, unhealthy, processed foods are often the cheapest and offer the most calories per dollar. If you are on a tight budget, this […]
It is estimated that over 50 million Americans experience a mental health condition (1), including depression, anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). And there are multiple different causes for these conditions. However, in some people, there is an important link between diet and mental health. We explore this link and how adequate nutrition and a […]
Having a high cholesterol level can be worrying for your future health and disheartening, especially if you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle. High cholesterol can also cause some unwanted changes in your body. One question that you may have is, can high cholesterol cause fatigue? This article will explore the answer to this […]
Diets come, and diets go. Yet many of us pack the weight back on or lose no weight whatsoever. It's enough to drive you nuts! One way to further your weight loss goals is to focus on a metabolic diet. This type of diet takes into account your metabolism and how fast it burns calories […]
Problems in your gut can lead to an array of problems throughout the body. But good gut health can be supported by several nutritional strategies. One of these nutritional strategies is the use of prebiotics and probiotics. These two compounds may sound similar, but they are very different, and are both important in optimizing your […]
Many Americans, despite working towards a healthy diet, do not eat enough fruits, vegetables, or protein. This can lead to nutritional voids that result from busy lives and too little time to properly fuel our bodies. However, there are easy ways to add fruits, vegetables, and proteins to your diet. Fruits, veggies, plant-based milk, and […]
Strawberries are highly nutritious, packed with minerals, dietary fiber, and vitamins, as well as a variety of bioactive compounds. Strawberries' bioactive compounds may even have protective abilities against certain health conditions, like cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic disorders. You can add strawberries to your diet in several ways, including delicious strawberry smoothies. However, […]
Summer brings with it the promise of warmer temperatures, a change in activities, and a change in the type of foods you eat. It's goodbye to soups and stews and hello to foods that are more fresh and cool. Some popular summer snacks include ice cream, lollipops, chips, and cookies. But while these snacks may […]
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, well-known for its psychoactive effects, such as boosting mental alertness, reaction time, productivity, and vigilance. Americans consume an estimated 5.1 kg of coffee per person a year. Caffeine is a major source of the benefits of coffee and why many men and women rely on this […]
From bloating to gas to constipation to diarrhea, we’ve all had stomach upsets at some point in our lives. And having these upsets frequently may be known as having a “sensitive stomach.” Despite the prevalence of stomach sensitivity, there are still so many questions about it, like its causes and the role of stress and […]
