Smoothies, smoothie & acai bowls, and protein shakes seem to be all the rage these days and are often promoted as a healthy option when you’re on the go! While smoothies CAN be healthy, unfortunately many conventional and store-bought smoothies are made with fruit-flavored syrups, juice, and few real health benefits. Even the smoothies that […]
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Low Energy Availability: A Cautionary Tale
How many times have you heard the phrase “eat less, exercise more”? While that sounds fairly straightforward, chances are that you may have tried it and ended up hungry, frustrated, fatigued, and with more body fat than you began with. This is because, unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Think about your hunger levels on a […]
It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts! (Literally.)
Did you know that 70% of Americans have digestive related symptoms or diseases? That’s a BIG number! Let’s take a look inside to see what’s going on. This may come as a surprise, but the gut produces 75% of all neurotransmitters in the body and is home to millions of bacteria that are important for […]
Increasing Your Vegetable Intake with Ease
If you’re just getting accustomed to eating a diet rich in vegetables, you may be getting bored eating plain vegetables all the time. Or if you’re looking for ways to add more vegetables to your meals, you’ve come to the right place! A great thing about vegetables is that they are incredibly versatile and it’s […]
Vitamin D: The Trendiest Fall Accessory
As autumn begins to set in- unless you live in a tropical paradise – you’re probably all too familiar with the gray skies that seem to never end through the colder winter months. If you’re feeling trapped beneath chunky sweaters and wool scarves and missing that mood-boosting, skin-bronzing sunshine, you might also be missing an […]