Which Carb Should I Eat? Understanding Macronutrients You may have heard that overnight oats are a better breakfast choice than a cupcake. But why is… Read More »Which carbs to eat? Simple sugar, complex carbs, and fiber.
Muscles 101: There are three types of muscles that make up the muscular system: cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. Your muscles make up around 40 percent… Read More »Muscle Part 1: Nutrition for a Fit and Strong Body
Functions: Your liver has many functions, including removing toxins, helping to digest and filter foods, beverages, vitamins, and medications. The liver also stores fuel, produces… Read More »Liver: Love Your Liver to Live Longer
If you want to take good care of your car to last you at least 239,000 miles (that is the distance be- tween the earth… Read More »Macronutrients and how different organs use them in our body
Have Portion Power: When you order, ask your server to put a third or half of your entrée in a to-go container to keep portions… Read More »Special Occasions 2: Eating Healthy Anywhere
Holidays done healthy: Maintaining health during the holidays might be a better and more achievable goal than trying to lose a large amount of weight… Read More »Special Occasions 1: Staying Healthy During Special Occassions
When to Exercise There are certain times of the day at which exercise is more beneficial for boosting your circadian rhythm and reversing diabetes. However,… Read More »Exercise Improves Diabetes
Revive motivation. When it feels harder to stick to a healthy habit, it’s time to delve into your mindset, review your writing (as suggested in… Read More »Habits Part 3: Long Term Motivation
Have a plan. Choose one new healthy habit and write about it. Make a tangible plan and have a deadline. Enlist support If you want… Read More »Habits Part 2: Make Your Goals a Reality
What is a habit? A habit is formed by either a repetitive routine you do daily or by doing something that triggers the reward centers… Read More »Habits Part 1: What are Habits?