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In several posts we've shared information about the downfall of consuming too many sugary drinks, including fruit juice. An increased risk of cancers, disruption to your gut microbiome, higher risk of all-cause mortality- all of it is linked to consuming too much sugar. On top of the long-term risks that can occur from consuming too… Continue reading 5 Alternatives to Sugary Drinks
Eating a diet full of whole foods, including fruits and vegetables, ensures your body operates at its best. The recommended daily amount of fruits for adults is 1.5-2 cups, and 2-3 cups of vegetables. Sources share that only 1 out of 10 Americans actually eats the recommended amounts, with the rest of us needing to… Continue reading 10 Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
We've all been there. We've enjoyed a delicious, savory, flavor filled meal and then later realized we could smell ourselves. Or worse yet, somebody mentions we smell. . . different. Garlic breath. Asparagus pee. Pungent sweat. The truth of the matter is, it's just how our bodies break down certain foods. Whether it's bad breathe,… Continue reading Can the Foods We Eat Change Our Body Odor?
It’s well known that exercise positively impacts your wellness. Not only does it decrease the risk of many health concerns like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, pain, and some cancers (to name a few), but it has also been found to lower the risk of all cause mortality. Daily exercise is strongly encouraged, and new studies… Continue reading When You Work Out Impacts Your Body
You've likely heard it more than a few times: follow this diet plan or that exercise program and watch the fat "melt away". Visually enticing, but impossible when it comes to actual fat cells found in the body. In fact, scientists have determined that from birth until the early 20s, the number of fat cells… Continue reading Do Fat Cells Ever Go Away?