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Yesterday was Halloween. It is often the beginning of many of us, if not most, consuming even more sugar than we already do. The American Dietary Association’s (ADA) 2015 guidelines advises that we consume less than 10% of our daily calories from added sugar. Added sugars contribute zero nutrients but use up a good portion… Continue reading How to Limit Sugar During the Holiday Season
BMI has long been the method used to determine the health risks associated with individual's weight. But it's not without controversy and recently, providers have been urged to consider the wide range of factors that impact an individual's weight, from gender, race/ethnic groups, age, and body composition. Using height and weight, BMI categorizes results into tiers… Continue reading Weight Stability in Women Linked to Longer Life
Most of us work hard to stay healthy and in shape. But how do we know if we’ve succeeded? Here are a few simple ways to see test your coordination, endurance, and potential longevity. As well as critical reasons why our other parts of our body, like our teeth, nails, and bathroom habits are important… Continue reading 8 Indicators of Good Health
It's been one of the many ways people try to lose weight- cut carbs. But like we shared in a previous post, cutting carbs is only beneficial when you are trying to lose weight if you are mindful of what you replace them with. The "what" has to be high-quality plant-protein based foods (according to… Continue reading Which Carbs You Eat Matters More Than Amount
This year has brought about new information concerning sugar substitutes, leading many to reconsider their consumption levels. As information piles up about the higher risk of stroke, heart attack, potential damage to DNA, higher likelihood of obesity, disruption to your gut microbiome, and more- it all begs the question- should we be consuming these substitutes… Continue reading Ultra-processed Foods, Especially Those with Sugar Substitutes, Linked to Depression in Women