Adequate vitamin and mineral intake is important to overall health and can support a healthy lifestyle, even with thyroid issues! Check out these key nutrients that can help you manage your thyroid. As always, be sure to ask your doctor …
Nutrition and bone health go hand-in-hand. As we age, our bone health can deteriorate putting us at higher risk of breaks and fractures, and can even lead to osteoporosis. Eating a balanced diet will bring better health overall, but for …
Fiber and heart health go hand in hand. Increasing your fiber intake is a key element to following a heart-healthy diet. Fiber is the structural part of plants that is not digested or absorbed. Soluble Fiber vs Insoluble Fiber According …
Studies have shown that the more grateful you are, the better your mental, emotional, and physical health. This sounds easy at first but think about the last time you actually sat down to focus and reflect on the things you …
As we age, things seem to sloooow down. Your metabolism is no exception. Metabolism is a chemical process of converting substances (i.e. food) into energy within the body. So what exactly does an “aging metabolism” mean for you? Why does …
The cardio or weights debate is a long-standing one. Typically, you see men gravitating towards heavy dumbbells and women preferring to sweat on a treadmill or a workout class, although this is certainly changing. What are your fitness goals To …
Hypothyroidism can cause struggles with weight. Hormones change our metabolism, and a hallmark of hypothyroidism is the inability to lose weight. Fat-loss pills, skinny tea and shakes promising weight loss flood our social media platforms as weight loss tools, but …
Have you noticed erythritol popping up on food labels? Erythritol is a sugar alcohol (FYI: any compound ending in -ol is a sugar alcohol) used to sweeten foods, beverages, and other food items. Erythritol is made from fermented corn or …
Ready for a nap? A poor night’s rest can result in irritability, “brain fog”, and general existential angst that follows you around all day. And there’s a good chance that you are one in three of the adults who are …
Food is an incredibly powerful tool; it gives us the energy to function, makes us happy and helps us to feel at our best. Many of us have experienced this—it’s why we love a delicious dinner after a long day …
