We know that exercise (or lack thereof) affects your state of mind—it’s been shown that even light to moderate movement can clear the head, calm the nerves and lift the spirits.
Weather and work are other known factors that affect mood, too, but there’s one thing you already do every day that could have a much bigger effect than you know: you eat!
Thanksgiving is famous for a few key ingredients: family, football, and food. With so much to be grateful for, it seems a shame to worry about what’s on your plate, right?
Worry isn’t necessary, but a little awareness is a good idea, because research shows the average American may eat up to 4,500 calories and 229 fat grams on Thanksgiving Day!
Almost everyone knows that calcium “does a body good” – it’s a key nutrient for strong bones, teeth and general health. In fact, it’s the most abundant mineral in the body.
But even if you’re all for getting enough calcium into your diet, it can be tricky if you don’t drink milk. Fortunately, there are many other sources of calcium besides dairy.
When you’re ready to set out on an adventure that will keep you in the car for hours at a time, you have a lot to prepare: the route, the activities…and what about the food?
A road trip is a summer favorite, but yours can jeopardize your health and fitness goals if you are stuck eating truck stop food and gas station snacks. We have an alternate plan.
Vitamin D is a critical vitamin to our health—its main roles in the body are to enhance bone strength, regulate the immune system and help the cells communicate.
With all that work to do, it’s convenient that our bodies can manufacture Vitamin D with the help of sunlight. In the winter months, we need to make sure we’re amply supplied.
February is American Heart Month, the perfect time to give yourself some “TLC” and take your cardiovascular health to heart. One simple step? Follow a heart-healthy diet.
You can minimize risks associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death and disability among U.S. adults, by making easy changes to your eating style.
