WHY IS FIBER IMPORTANT?
Digestive health Found in: Popcorn Fruit Whole Grains Veggies Beans
WHY POTASSIUM?
Potassium regulates blood pressure Found in: Bananas, Artichoke Apricots Beets Broccoli Brussel sprouts Cantalope
WHY MAGNESIUM??
The body contains more magnesium than almost any other mineral. It affects our functioning everyday-however , we don’t get enough of it!! This mineral aids in energy production, heart health ,bone health, blood sugar control, and more. To optimize your health, here are 2 tips: 1.Eat well-dark leafy veggies, beans, nuts and legumes are all […]
What is the Mediterranean diet?
How to get started: 1.Eat 7-10 servings of fruits and veggies daily 2.Eat fish 2x weekly-grilled or baked 3.Avoid red meat 4.Incoporate whole grains 5.Use healthy fats 6.Skip the salt 7.Eat dairy in moderation 8. Add exercise
SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND WEIGHT GAIN
A recent study in the “European Journal of clinical nutrition” found that people who did not get enough sleep consumed extra calories the following day.The researchers looked at the differences between sleeping only 3.5-5.5 hours to those who slept 7-12 hours per night. They found that the sleep deprived group consumed an avg.385 extra calories. […]
How necessary are rest days?
Training everyday ,without rest will NOT fast track you to your goal! Taking reg.rest periods will: 1.Improve muscle growth 2.Improve performance 3.Reduce soreness
How long does frozen food last past the expiration date?
Here are some tips you can take to make sure your frozen food stays safe: -Keep a thermometer in your freezer to check that the temp stays at 0degrees F -Avoid placing warm foods in your freezer. always cool in your refrigerator first. -Limit the amount you open the freezer. Here is a list of […]
The Healthiest Cereals you can eat-HealthlineNutrition
1.Oats 2.DIy Muesli 3.Homemade granola 4.DIY cinnamon crunch cereal 5. Kashi 7 whole grain nuggets 6.Post Grape nuts
THE BENEFITS OF BEING OUTSIDE
Improves your sleep Good for your eyes Reduces stress May promote weight loss May boost immunity Boosts creativity