FIBER: FEEDING THE ECOSYSTEM FOR THRIVING HEALTH We hear regularly that fiber is good for us. We know we’re supposed to eat fruits and vegetables, and at our yearly physicals, we’re encouraged to eat more of it by our doctor. Fiber is one of those words that feels familiar, and truthfully, rather boring. But
THREE SYSTEMATIC CHANGES TO MAKE IN 2020 Many of us go into the New Year with high hopes and big dreams. “I’m going to lose weight.” “I’m going to make more money.” “I’m going to manage my stress.” “I’m not going to miss a workout.” “I’m going to write more.” Motivation is strong
SHOPPING THOUGHTFULLY: THE STORY OF OUR FOOD AND SOIL The food industry of 2019 is bridging the curious interface of demand for ethical food; confusion over what exactly is ethical, healthy, and sustainable; and the birth of large consumer populations who are willing to pay for it. As consumers grow more discerning in
THE TRUTH ABOUT DIET TRENDS Even when it didn’t seem possible, the world of dieting has grown more contentious. Social media feeds are riddled with quips about the latest articles, “must-see” Netflix documentaries, new books to buy that promise weight loss, supplements that claim to burn fat fast, and even arguments between friends
SPARK A CHAIN REACTION OF CHANGE Productive, happy, and healthy human beings tend to make decisions based on two things: they identify the choice as part of their self-image and they have an internal locus of control. Identity-Based Habits Identity-based decision-making and inertia tend to influence the daily life of a human being.
THE NATURE OF ADAPTING: THE LINK BETWEEN YOUR MUSCLES AND YOUR MIND Part of the nature of being a human being is the subconscious desire--emotionally, mentally, physically, and metabolically--to stay the same. What do I mean by that? Your cells have no desire to do extra work. To change. To grow. They’d like
HEART HEALTH: A SNAPSHOT OF THE BODY In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. One in every four deaths is attributed to heart disease, and every forty seconds, someone in America has a heart attack (I). These statistics are both jarring and disheartening--but,
EMBRACE PROCESSES, NOT RESULTS Goals are Exciting and Processes Are Not Have you ever thought about achieving a goal and embarked on the process of working towards it, but after a little while the work overwhelmed you and you quit the project altogether? Perhaps you once aimed to make some health changes, and
NUTRIENT ADVANTAGES DURING THE CHANGE OF SEASON The nutrition world often gets so caught-up in debates regarding calories, supplements, or macronutrients that the quality and nutrient-density of food gets forgotten. Because of this, consideration for micronutrients are often lost in the discussion--and the public isn’t exposed to such important information. In fact, there
The popular health media loves a good villain: carbs, sugar, fat, and dairy have all, at one time or another, been accused of ruining our health, making us fat, and ushering in a host of other physical maladies. Recently, the term “inflammation” has increasingly drawn the ire of celebrities and their trainers, and countless health
