How Hangry are You?

Have you ever been hangry? You know, when your mood drops to anger and irritability either in between meals or if you’ve waited too long before eating? Well, it’s real, and this study validates it! This is one of the first studies to explore how...

Snacks vs Meals – What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a meal and a snack? So glad you asked  Meals are encouraged to contain a balance of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats). They’re usually more extensive than snacks and, hopefully, not meant to be eaten on the go....

Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First!

How up-to-date are you with your annual checkups? Does your car get better routine maintenance than you these days? In today’s climate is easy to forget to put on your oxygen mask first. Yet, there’s a reason for this saying. Preventive bloodwork is...

Vegetables: To Cook or Not to Cook?

Did you know that some vegetables release their most potent antioxidant benefits after cooking? It’s true; let’s take a look. The heat breaks down thick plant cell walls to raise the bioavailability of nutrients or how they can take effect within the body....