It's normal for your energy levels to rise and fall slightly during the day. A variety of factors can affect this natural ebb and flow. These include sleep and stress levels, your level of physical activity and the foods you eat. Generally, having a meal or...
Sugary cereals, white bread, soda, granola bars, and energy drinks are examples of foods and beverages that many people consume daily. Although these items may be convenient and tasty, they can harm your health if consumed regularly. Fortunately, healthier substitutes for many of these items are easy...
We've all had those mornings when we just can't shake a feeling of sluggishness, even when we've technically gotten enough sleep. In an effort to perk up on tired days, many of us load up on cup after cup of coffee. But over-caffeinating can leave us...
Despite what you may have heard, eating breakfast isn't necessary for everyone. In fact, skipping breakfast may be better than eating unhealthy breakfast foods. However, a nutritious, well-balanced breakfast can give you energy and prevent you from eating too much during the rest of the day. Here...
Halloween is just around the corner, and that's the perfect time to take a hard look at all the candy, carbs, and sugars associated with the holiday. This week, we're going to look at detoxing from sugar, and how to successfully pull it off. The first step Congratulations...
Halloween is just around the corner—the perfect time to take a hard look at all the candy, carbs, and sugars associated with the holiday. This week, we're going to look at sugar cravings, and how to stop 'em in their tracks with healthy alternatives. Sugar cravings are...
Should you use artificial sweeteners? With a low to no calorie sugar count, artificial sweeteners may seem like a treat for people with diabetes. But recent research suggests that artificial sweeteners may actually be counterintuitive. Especially if you’re looking to manage or prevent diabetes. In fact, the increased...
It’s amazing how critical functions are occurring in your body that go largely unnoticed as you go about your daily routine! The delicate balance of just one ingredient, blood sugar (glucose), makes all the difference between life and death. Too little and you get the...