Has anyone ever told you that you have a sweet tooth? Most of us know that we should limit our sugar intake, but we may not know truly know how to do it. We know inside what’s best, but we might keep reaching for that sugary soda or that piece of chocolate cake anyway. Then,…
March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…
It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…
Heart Health Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? The good news? It is also one of the most preventable diseases if you start making heart-healthy lifestyle choices, know your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, have…
Most people admit that when they’re under stress, healthy eating habits can be difficult to maintain. And that can mean eating to fill an emotional need or grabbing fast food simply because there’s no time to prepare something healthy, which makes a stressed-out lifestyle rarely a healthy one. (1) (2) (3) And…
