BMI, or Body Mass Index, is an all-too-common yet flawed number that’s used to determine a person’s health. And while the tool can be useful in research and screening certain populations, it’s prone to inaccuracies when used to rate healthy individuals who exercise regularly. Our Bodies are More than a Category We know our bodies …
We are excited to join with EatRight’s National Nutrition Month® theme of 2023: Fuel for the Future. Their goal is to provide resources, tips and education around eating for sustainability at every stage of life to protect both yourself and the environment. With the assistance of a Registered Dietitian, we will tailor your nutrition plan …
Need an easy, high protein meal? These tuna stuffed sweet potatoes require very minimal cooking and offer numerous health benefits. Tuna is a low-fat, high protein option, great for those looking to manage their weight. Tuna contains high amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, which help to reduce inflammation in the body, lower blood pressure, …
Enjoy this heart-healthy recipe that packed with flavor and nutrients. This recipe calls for olive oil, which is a great source of monounsaturated fatty acids and has been shown to have positive effects on heart health. The salmon is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to have a variety …
These baked oatmeal cups are a nutritious and convenient breakfast option for those looking to maintain a healthy heart.
Our heart is such an amazing organ! It pumps blood and oxygen via our arteries throughout the body. For optimal circulation, these arteries must be clear and free from obstruction. But a diet high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol promotes plaque build up in our arteries that can prevent adequate blood flow. To …
The New Year provides a clean slate, and the opportunity to improve our lives in the year ahead. But for most of us, the New Years resolutions will be forgotten by March. This year, we challenge you to ditch those New Years resolutions, and try something different instead: Focus on making SMART Goals. SMART …
Stress. OCD. Depression. PTSD. Anxiety. Panic disorder. Specific phobias. If any of these words describe your daily life, you’re not alone. Around 20% of Americans suffer from mental illness. And around a quarter of them have experienced serious thoughts of suicide. It is likely that you have researched & Googled ways to be free, or …
Over the years, what we are told about dietary fat varies from year to year. Fat is good for you, fat is bad for you. Buy foods that are fat-free; no, buy low-fat; actually, we want to consume foods that are full-fat… what is accurate?! What are the benefits of dietary fat? Most importantly, what …
Father’s day is right around the corner so we are rounding up our top gift picks in this Father’s Day Gift Guide. We created a list of 13 wellness & food-related gift ideas for father’s day. June is also national men’s health month, so there are no better gifts for dad this year than one’s …
What’s the deal with inflammation? Reducing inflammation has always been a hot topic in the wellness world! Our bodies have natural mechanisms in place that promote healing and the fighting off of infections – inflammation is one of these mechanisms. Infections causing inflammation inside of our bodies could be from wounds, germs, or allergens. For …
And when we say “quick” breakfast, we mean quick! If you’re like many of our clients, you’re constantly on-the-go and really don’t have time to put breakfast together. Many times you may end up skipping a meal or purchasing a drive-thru breakfast sandwich. You may then struggle with the 4:00 crash or the nighttime hunger. …
