The 12 Best Foods That Help You Sleep
A spoonful of PB might help you get a sounder night’s slumber. Anyone who’s ever felt drowsy after dining on turkey during the holidays knows that certain foods can affect your alertness. Yep, what you put on your plate plays a part in promoting how well you snooze. The connection between diet and sleep was…
Avoid these Common Race Day Fueling Mistakes
Whether you’re running a 5K or a marathon, the food you eat and the fluids you drink on race day can make or break your performance. Runners know this, of course. But maybe because of the hectic mornings, the rush of endorphins or the confusing calorie maths, mistakes happen. Race-day fuelling is a tricky subject,…
7-Day Kickstart Plan to Improve Heart Health
Even if you’re young and relatively healthy, you may still have risk factors for heart disease. About 40 percent of all adults under the age of 40 have obesity, for example, and more than half of all adults under 60 have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now…
Protein Packed Breakfast Options
You probably already know that protein is important. But loading up on protein only at lunch and dinner isn’t the best way to go about things. In fact, evidence suggests that spreading your protein intake throughout the day, by including protein in every meal, is key to maximum muscle protein synthesis. Translation? Eating protein throughout the day is the…
7 Food Staples to Add to Your Fitness-Focused Diet
Your workouts (and overall health) will thank you. You know when it comes to making fitness gains that what you put into your body matters as much as your performance at the gym. Food is fuel, and if you want to optimize your strength, speed, and stamina, then your meal choices are important. “Active individuals…
Sugar and Your Coffee
A significant amount of people call themselves coffee drinkers. Some even joke that coffee runs in their blood. In fact, an estimated 62 percent of Americans report drinking coffee on a daily basis, according to the National Coffee Association. Starting your day off with coffee can perk you up as it’s a potent source of…
12 Nutrition Tips for 2022
As we make our way into 2022, there are many nutrition tips to keep in mind. Choosing one of these for each month of the year may enhance your dietary program, improve your weight management capability, and provide a healthier, happier lifestyle throughout the year. 1 — Begin 2022 with a clean slate! Clean out…
Facts with the Booze
This Is How Long Alcohol Really Stays in Your System For some, longer than others. Let’s face it: We all know that drinking copious amounts of alcohol isn’t healthy or good for the body for a lot of reasons. Whether you have a little too much fun a few times a year and totally feel…
5 TIPS FOR CUTTING ADDED SUGAR OUT OF YOUR DIET
When most people think of added sugar, they immediately think of weight gain. But excessive amounts of sugar can do even more harm. The average American consumes about ½ a cup of added sugar per day and over time this adds up and causes excess inflammation in your body. In addition to making you feel…
The Power of Portion Control
Using portion control helps ensure we are eating enough of the foods that are good for us while limiting those that are not. Here are some ways seniors can measure and manage portion size to optimize their nutritional needs.