There has been a lot of research done within the last 10 years on the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), and it is much more complex than most people realize. Your brain and your gut are very closely related, they work both together and independently. Your enteric nervous system lines your entire digestive tract, all the […]
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Get Your Heart Working This Valentine’s Day!
February 14th is when many of us turn our thoughts to dates, roses, hearts, and love for Valentine’s Day. Studies show that spending time with your loved one or partner reduces daily cortisol production, suggesting that time spent in romantic love can decrease our stress response. However, we have this entire month to focus on […]
Hungry After Breakfast Again! What’s Going On?
Research shows that people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight compared to those who skip breakfast. In addition, it can have long-term health benefits such as reducing risk for obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Eating breakfast not only gives your body the energy it needs for the day, but […]
5 Tips for Better Meal Prep
Truth is- meal prepping can be an intimidating task! The idea of being in the kitchen for a long period of time can seem exhausting and make you want to rethink your decision to get it done. However, not only can meal prepping actually make a huge impact in helping you reach your goals, it […]
How to Encourage your Kids to Follow in your Healthy Footsteps
Data shows that nearly one in five children and young people ages 6-19 are obese. Today, things are different than they used to be. With an increase of children spending more time playing with their electronic devices and having access to foods higher in sugar or fat, weight gain in children in skyrocketing. Children are […]