How familiar is this? You’ve had your lunch break and plan on returning to your routine, convinced you’ll power through the remainder of the day. Instead, at about 3 p.m., attention wanders, eyes start drooping, and suddenly focusing on anything more than a nap seems...
Are you staying cool to beat this summer heat? Did you know you can gauge your hydration status? Here are some fun facts about urine (yes, we're going there)! Did you know that urine color varies based on your body's hydration levels? The color of "typical" urine...
Did you know your gut is the foundation for health in your body? When your gut is imbalanced, your immune system, serotonin levels (a mood-boosting chemical), and hormones don't work as best as they can, making it more challenging to stay healthy. When the gut runs...
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 hunger...
Whether it’s a meal or a snack, remember to balance your macros for slower digestion and more balanced blood sugar reactions. You’ll reap the added benefits of increased satiety with less overall hunger!
In the quest for wellness, one of the first action items that come to mind is eating more fruits and vegetables. How many? Which ones? They’re valid questions but let’s start by clearing this up: when it comes to fruits and vegetables, consider changing the phrase to vegetables and fruits.
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.
Did you know that some vegetables release their most potent antioxidant benefits after cooking? It’s true; let’s take a look.
Have you heard the term 'personalization' regarding your health and wellness recommendations? Well, it's true - the best advice for you should consider your lifestyle, health, and genetic history. Often, we take to generic advice and try to make that fit into our...
What's the difference between hunger vs. appetite? Appetite is the natural desire a person feels to eat food. It differs from hunger, the body's response to not having enough food. So, a person can be hungry with no appetite, have an appetite with no signs of hunger,...