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. However, 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 ...

Rest is a bodily state characterized by minimal labor and exertion. Recovery is the process of returning to your normal state after a period of exhaustion. The goals of rest and recovery are to reduce anxiousness, help our bodies recuperate after an exercise bout and restore us to a calm state. Together, these techniques help our bodies heal, strengthen and unwind from the stre ...

When you receive instruction to add movement to your day, which of the following come to mind? Perform a strength workout Walk before or after work Increase your cardio minutes Aim for 10,000 steps per day Participate in a group exercise class Though the above are all great things to implement, adding movement to your day can be even simpler. In fact, doing so can be as easy ...

Selecting the right foods is crucial for healthy eating, and knowing how to properly read a food label is essential for doing so. Below is a graphic that breaks up the four key parts of a food label followed by brief descriptions explaining how to properly interpret each section. Understanding food labels will help maximize your grocery shopping experience and the quality of yo ...

Take a moment to read the story below. An old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One is evil — he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.” He continued, “The other is ...