What are functional foods, and why is it important to increase your consumption of them daily? While processed foods or foods filled with excess sugar can lead to increased stress, decreased energy and undesirable moods, functional foods can do the opposite — lower stress, increase energy and contribute to better moods. The term “functional foods” simply refers to unprocessed w ...

Do you want to wake up feeling your best — grateful, happy, focused and motivated to tackle the day ahead? This five-minute morning routine may change your life. Below are seven steps adapted from motivational speaker Mel Robbins and bestselling author Neil Pasricha. Before giving this morning routine a try, set yourself up for success by preparing the night before. Set your ex ...

The alarm clock sounds, and you slowly make your way out of bed. You sleepily stumble to the kitchen to pour yourself a hot mug of coffee or tea and then find yourself on the couch, turning on the TV or scrolling through your phone to catch up on the morning news. Does this scenario sound all too familiar?We are creatures of habit. Once we adopt these habits, we often go throug ...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But some mornings, you may find yourself overwhelmed, out of time and reaching for a breakfast bar while running out the door. Having a gourmet breakfast may not always be realistic during the workweek, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead and enjoy a delicious, well-balanced meal. Just like any other meal, a healthy breakf ...

When you hear the expression “pay it forward,” you might think of buying a coffee for the person behind you at Starbucks. Though this is a way to pay it forward, it can be even simpler, such as holding the door for someone or sending a friend words of encouragement (or a funny meme) on a bad day. Consider the following questions: How often do you pay it forward? When you paid ...