Whole grains have become a hot topic in recent years due to their health benefits. In fact, the most recent nutrition guide released by the USDA recommends that at least half of the grains you consume are whole grains. What does the term whole grain mean, and what exactly are whole grain foods? A grain is a whole grain if it contains the three key parts of a seed: the bran, ger ...

Dear Protein, What are you? How do I consume you? Are you really that important? Protein is a hot topic, but it’s actually a lot simpler than it seems. It’s an essential nutrient made up of the amino acids the body needs to build tissue, provide us with energy and regulate organ functions. You can eat foods from numerous protein-filled food groups to reach your desired daily in ...

There are 120 hours in a five-day workweek. If you spend 40 hours working each week, that’s one-third of your time — and 2,080 hours total per year. How much of this time do you spend sitting at your workstation? Could you be using more of it to improve your quality of life and work efficiency? Prolonged sitting can lead to various health conditions. Two immediate effects inclu ...

How do you begin your day? Do you take time to tell yourself positive affirmations? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally create your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are positive instead of negative. Research shows that when you incorporate positive affirmations into each day, your mood and though ...

Maintaining good posture is tough. We sit a lot — at work, in the car, at the dinner table, while visiting with family and friends. Sitting is not a bad thing, but sitting incorrectly with slouched shoulders is. This position tends to happen frequently when we’re not paying attention to sitting up tall or neglecting to get up and move often. Sitting incorrectly can lead to tigh ...