Did you know there are many ways for you to consume your macronutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats)? Adding variety to your diet when consuming macronutrients is recommended to ensure you are reaping health benefits from each source. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates supply us with glucose, which is converted to energy. That energy is then used to support bodily ...

Snacking refers to the foods you eat during the day other than your main meals. Most of us snack to satisfy a craving, fend off hunger pangs or for no reason other than boredom.  Consumed correctly, snacks can be part of an overall healthy eating pattern and do not have to be viewed negatively. Eating healthy snacks rich in nutrients can help you manage hunger, improve blood su ...

Our lives today involve a lot of sitting. We sit in cars, at our desks, on the couch and beyond. However, our bodies are designed for movement, and historically people moved much more than we do now. Our ancestors walked, ran, climbed, crawled, dug, and carried heavy items, but human life has evolved in ways that make it easy to avoid movement. This sedentary way of living is l ...

When you hear the word “serotonin,” you may be brought back to science or psychology class. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain, and it is part of the feel-good chemical group. According to the Cleveland Clinic, neurotransmitters like serotonin carry messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout the body. Each neurotransmitter serves a different function. Se ...

Read the following statements. Do they apply to you presently? I fall asleep within 15-20 minutes of lying down I regularly sleep a total of 7-9 hours in a 24-hour period My sleep is continuous; I don’t have long periods of lying awake when I should be sleeping I wake up feeling rejuvenated I am awake and alert during the day, feeling fully productive There are no disturba ...