Have you heard of the “sunshine” vitamin? It’s… vitamin D! Vitamin D is produced by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. The body does not require a huge amount of vitamin D, in fact, about five minutes of sunlight every day is enough for most people. However, those who have to endure long, dark winter months, or those who are more susceptible to developing a … [Read more...] about Are You Getting Enough Of This Crucial Vitamin?
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Sharpen Your Mind With These “Foods For Focus”
We could all do with a little mental sharpening, am I right? There are days where we just don’t feel as awake and alert as usual, like we’re walking around in a fog. The good news is, there are ways to help banish the brain fog – and all we have to do is eat, drink, and enjoy the benefits! Caffeine No surprise here; a cup of coffee can provide a quick and effective jolt to … [Read more...] about Sharpen Your Mind With These “Foods For Focus”
The Effects Of Unhealthy Snacking On Health And Blood Sugar
Everyone loves snack foods! They’re convenient, inexpensive, and everything our food cravings are made of. However, these foods are usually highly processed, and often contain far too many calories, unhealthy fat, sugars, and sodium. These foods also tend to have little to no nutritional value, vitamins, minerals, or fiber. This combination is especially dangerous for … [Read more...] about The Effects Of Unhealthy Snacking On Health And Blood Sugar
Eating Makes Your Brain Happy-Make Your Body Happy, Too!
New research shows that eating certain foods causes the brain to release endorphins, or “happiness hormones.” Researchers measured participants’ brain activity after they ate pizza. The scans were repeated after participants consumed a liquid meal containing the same amount of calories as the pizza. Both the pizza and the liquid meals triggered a release of opioids (physical … [Read more...] about Eating Makes Your Brain Happy-Make Your Body Happy, Too!
Improve Bone Health With These Superfoods
“If you want to grow big and strong, you’d better drink your milk!” We all grew up hearing it; we all know that calcium is essential for strong, healthy bones. While that is true, there are a few other players in the bone health game. We now know that vitamin D, vitamin K, potassium, and magnesium are just as crucial to bone health as calcium. This is because they help calcium … [Read more...] about Improve Bone Health With These Superfoods