What was in your last smoothie? For some, the body will go into overdrive with the influx of nutrients from a jam-packed smoothie. Your DNA can reveal surprising insights into how much and what ingredients to add and disregard. Finding the right balance of ingredients...
Energy
Ways to Fuel Your Best Mood
The food we eat affects our mood, energy levels, and performance. Certain foods have been shown to improve overall mood, while others can negatively impact mood (highly processed foods or foods with too many added sugars or preservatives, for example). Foods that...
5 Secrets to Afternoon Energy Revealed!
How familiar is this? You’ve had your lunch break and plan on returning to your routine, convinced you’ll power through the remainder of the day. Instead, at about 3 p.m., attention wanders, eyes start drooping, and suddenly focusing on anything more than a nap seems...
Caffeine
About caffeine, are you getting too much, not enough, or just right? Guess what? You're supposed to feel a bit jittery after the equivalent of 2 cups of caffeinated coffee or tea. It's a healthy signal from our adrenal (fight or flight) glands. Here are some...
Adaptogens: how they help
Adaptogens are herbal pharmaceuticals. They work to counteract the effects of stress in the body. Stress takes a toll on the body, especially over extended periods. It can harm neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. Adaptogens “adapt” their function to mitigate the body’s stress response.
Caffeine: Friend or Foe?
Is caffeine bad for you? No, (phew!). It enhances focus and metabolism, reduces the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, and reduces certain liver and pancreas conditions.
Three Strategies for Reducing Added Sugar Intake
The key to balancing added sugars is monitoring how much and how often you consume them. No one is perfect! Sugar in isolation and in small amounts isn’t necessarily the problem; it’s when we go overboard.