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What should you eat when you’re advised that “good nutrition” should become an essential part of your healthful habits?Food provides energy, nutrients, and substances essential for growth and health. It’s important to remember that eating proper nutrients support healthy body function, while excess nutrients may be stored as fat, which may lead to weight gain. […]
If food labels make your head spin and you don’t know if you should be eating high protein, low carb, low fat, low protein or some other combination, check out the nutrition basics below. Protein. Proteins are a part of every cell of our body, and the proteins we eat help to replacethe proteins that […]
Mid-day slumps have been attributed to a variety of things including a body’s natural sleep cycle and our lower afternoon body temperature. They’re real, and you can do things to help keep yourself alert, energetic and feeling healthy. Don’t reach for that candy bar, or caffeinated beverage when you feel tired during the day. You […]
Vitamin D continues to be an active area of research, and many doctors are now including a check of vitamin D levels with a patient’s regular blood work. Vitamin D, known for its ability to improve calcium absorption, may also reduce the risk of colon and breast cancer, depression, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood […]
Being healthy is the culmination of daily habits. What we eat, the exercise we get, how we sleep all work together to either improve our health or not. There are steps we can take to improve our health and the health of our families. Whether your family includes a spouse and children, extended family, or […]
Calcium is necessary for strong bones and teeth and is good for your heart and nervous system! Most adults should be getting about 1000 mg of calcium a day. Getting enough calcium in your daily diet doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are foods with good amounts of calcium: Dairy – Milk, cheese, and yogurt […]
Do you often help yourself to the free food in the office breakroom? Here are a few tips to help you avoid consuming those extra calories.
Your immune system is a complex structure that includes cells specifically designed to ward off infections and other dangers. A healthy immune system requires adequate sleep, regular exercise, and a good diet. Here are some foods that can help boost your immune system to keep you healthier and feeling great! Choose foods that are high […]
We consume a variety of foods each day, relying on the nutrition to provide energy, vitamins, and nutrients the body needs. While most of us make our choices depending on our mood and personal tastes, some people must navigate the challenges of a food allergy, a condition that can range from mild to possibly life […]
Just over twenty years ago, researchers and medical professionals identified and named a group of risk factors that greatly increase the risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, and diabetes. The ability to more accurately identify these risks helps doctors more effectively guide and monitor their patients. This group of risk factors is called […]