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Healthy Hydrating

July 19, 2019 By Eliza

hydration

Hydration is always an important factor in health and during physical activity it becomes even more crucial. With the summer heat rising active individuals need to be especially on top of their fluid intake. Fluid is lost at a higher rate during physical activity due to increases in breathing rate and sweating. Dehydration can occur… read more Healthy Hydrating

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DIY Hydrating Recipes

July 19, 2019 By Eliza

Hydration

There are a plethora of options for DIY hydrating beverages. Feel confident in experimenting to find your favorite beverage by considering a template recipe. Begin by choosing your base fluid for the beverage; options include water, coconut water, herbal tea, or juice. Dependent on the duration of your exercise, you may consider a base fluid… read more DIY Hydrating Recipes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: electrolytes, gatorade, hydration, sports drink

Carbohydrate Confusion

June 8, 2019 By Eliza

carbohydrates

With eating plans like the ketogenic diet gaining traction carbohydrates are often depicted as the demon of the food world. But does this macronutrient deserve the role of the villain? To answer this question we should consider what a carbohydrate actually is and what foods they appear in. Very simply, a carbohydrate is a class… read more Carbohydrate Confusion

Filed Under: Information Tagged With: carbohydrates, ketogenic, sugar

The Mediterranean Diet

April 6, 2019 By Eliza

Mediterranean

The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern that was inspired by the dietary habits of people living in the Mediterranean regions of Europe.  There are large amounts of evidence that indicate that the Mediterranean diet promotes health and longevity through decreased disease risk.  In fact, the Mediterranean diet has been researched in randomized settings with results indicating… read more The Mediterranean Diet

Filed Under: Information Tagged With: diet, food, lifestyle, Mediterranean, olive oil, seafood

Eat the Rainbow

March 10, 2019 By Eliza

Rainbow Foods

You may have previously heard the recommendation to ‘eat the rainbow’ but why is important to include all the varying colors in the diet? Compounds called phytochemicals that are naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables determine their color. Phytochemicals are not required for intake in the diet but provide vast benefits beyond those that essential… read more Eat the Rainbow

Filed Under: Information Tagged With: antioxidant, photochemical, rainbow

Making Lasting Resolutions

January 1, 2019 By Eliza

Goal Setting

The start of a new year often motivates people to adopt a new lifestyle and take charge of their health. Positively intended New Year’s resolutions are made by the masses. Unfortunately, more often than not these resolutions are forgotten by the end of January.  Behavior change is never easy, but it will be helpful to… read more Making Lasting Resolutions

Filed Under: Information Tagged With: action, goals, new years resolutions, smart

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

December 4, 2018 By Eliza

Holiday Eating

The holiday season is infamous for hijacking our healthy choices and making us pack on the pounds. Approach the season with these tips in mind in order to both indulge as well as to maintain your overall healthy lifestyle. Choosing a small dinner plate, 8-9 inches in diameter, and filling it only once is a… read more Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

Filed Under: Information Tagged With: healthy, holiday, indulge

Mindful Eating

November 16, 2018 By Eliza

mindfulness

Mindfulness involves bringing one’s awareness to the present moment while nonjudgmentally accepting one’s thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Mindful eating is the relearning of your ability to listen and respond to your internal cues while simultaneously being in touch with external factors that may be at play in food related decision making. People eat in their… read more Mindful Eating

Filed Under: Information Tagged With: eating, hunger, intuitive, mindful, wisdom

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