When it comes to sugar, many of us immediately think of the refined white crystals found in our favorite desserts and sweet treats. However, there's another type of sugar that often raises eyebrows – fruit sugar.
The days of picking up a dozen eggs for a couple bucks at your local grocery store are long gone – at least for now. Egg prices are soaring to unprecedented levels due to a combination of a severe bird flu outbreak, rising inflation and supply chain issues. For many families, eggs are now either too expensive or increasingly hard to find on store shelves.
Moringa tea has become a popular choice for herbal tea drinkers due to its nutritional value and health benefits. Unlike green or black tea, this caffeine-free drink contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants known to support immunity and improve energy.
Intermittent fasting has taken the health and wellness world by storm, earning attention as an effective method for weight management and improving overall health. But is it just another fad, or does it actually deliver sustainable results?
Embarking on the path to better health through fitness is an empowering decision, but the mere thought of stepping into a gym can be an overwhelming challenge for many. The pervasive phenomenon known as "gymtimidation" often casts a shadow, making the gym environment seem intimidating and hindering individuals from realizing their fitness goals.
Protein coffee, often called "proffee," has become a buzzing trend among fitness enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike. Combining the stimulating properties of coffee with the boost of protein, this drink blends functionality and indulgence. But what makes protein coffee so popular, and is it really worth the hype?
At the start of the new year, many people set out with a heartfelt resolution to achieve a healthier weight. This common aspiration often marks the beginning of a journey toward improved well-being. For those considering weight loss, both surgical and medical options present viable paths to success.
The older you get, the more eating seems second nature by putting food in your mouth and chewing. As a child, though, trying and experiencing new foods isn’t that simple. Food aversion describes food refusal by a toddler or young child despite having the fine motor skills to do so. Children with food aversion typically have a limited diet and are highly selective in what they eat. They may have a particularly strong dislike for a food while also enjoying other foods.
Essential for everything from energy production to neurological function, vitamin B12 serves as a cornerstone for maintaining vitality and wellness. However, many people may not realize they're falling short of this crucial vitamin, leading to potential health issues. In this blog, we’ll delve into the pivotal roles that vitamin B12 plays in your body, highlight foods high in vitamin B12 and explain why some people have issues absorbing this vitamin.
As football season kicks off, so does the tradition of tailgating. The hours leading up to kickoff is a time to gather with friends and family and indulge in food. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be sidelined in favor of game-day treats. We'll show you how to keep the flavor and fun alive while making smarter choices. Our tips and recipes will help make your tailgate both enjoyable and nutritious.
In this blog we talk to Brian Herritt, M.D., a bariatric surgeon at INTEGRIS Health Weight Loss Center about Ozempic and whether it is a safe option for weight management.
Breakfast: it’s the most important meal of the day! Right? This popular platitude has been echoed time and time again, but what kind of scientific support is there to back it up? Breakfast helps many people kick start their day with energy, but some morning meals can do more harm than good.
This eating philosophy is also sometimes referred to as the energy density approach. It’s all about evaluating foods based on nutrition, calorie density and fiber content. Foods with a lower calorie density contain fewer calories per gram than high-calorie-density foods. Fiber content is something to pay attention to because fiber keeps you feeling full.
There are changes to make when shopping to make adding more protein into your diet easier. Whether it’s revamped products that feature more protein or existing products that are healthier alternatives, consider these swaps the next time you’re at the store.
Finding a diet that works best for your body can involve trial and error, but once you find a diet that does work well for your body and your lifestyle, staying in peak physical health becomes much easier. We explain what a low-carb diet entails, who it might be good for and who it might not work well for.
Maybe you’re approaching a milestone anniversary and as you take stock of your beautiful relationship and flip back through old pictures, you notice something. Ten or fifteen somethings parked right around your middle. And you’re not the only one. Your sweetie looks a little less svelte than when you met. How did this happen? Can it be reversed?
Serving size and portion size are often used interchangeably, but the two terms are different. To help avoid confusion and to help establish healthier eating habits, this blog will dive into why it is important to know the distinction between serving size and portion size.
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common diseases Americans live with. The latest figures show about 11 percent of the population has type 2 diabetes and an additional 96 million American adults have prediabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. While there isn’t a magic food to prevent diabetes, eating the right combination of healthy carbohydrates, fats and proteins can help you in the long run.
Diet and exercise are terrific tools for managing chronic inflammation. While you may not be able to prevent chronic inflammation through diet and exercise alone, you can certainly choose foods that inhibit your body’s inflammatory response. You can also make inflammation worse by eating certain foods.
These days, most of the milk or creamers in the dairy section don’t even contain any dairy. That’s because plant-based creamers are on the rise. What’s all the fuss about, though? Are they really that much healthier than half-and-half or heavy cream? We answer these questions and offer ways to make your own plant-based creamers at home.
