Smoothies are a quick and easy meal or snack, and can be extremely nutritious when we incorporate healthy additions. When making a smoothie with healthy
ingredients, it can become a powerful source of antioxidants, fiber, omega-3s,
vitamins, and minerals. If you're someone who drinks a smoothie before a
workout, then Ribose is for you. Ribose promotes muscle strength and energy
produ…
Most dietary fats share the same basic structure: triglycerides – or glycerol molecules bound to three fatty acids. So what is the difference between butter and olive oil or cod liver oil and coconut oil? The answers
lie in the structure of the fatty acids that are attached to the glycerol
molecule in the fat. All fatty acids consist of a chain of carbon atoms, which
vary in numb…
Maintaining an active lifestyle together plays a key role in optimizing
the entire family’s overall health and outlook on life. When families join together
to exercise, numerous benefits have been seen. Not only does activity keep our
joints lubed, muscles strengthened, and tendons and ligaments flexible, but it also
supports a healthy mood. Teaching children about the benefits of exercise at…
As the
days get warmer and the sun is out longer, many of us are outside more, which is wonderful, but it also brings with it certain health concerns for sensitive eyes. Exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage our eyes, but it isn't the only factor that contributes to eye damage. With more of us working remotely and our children virtually attending classes, we are exposed t…
Food
nutrition plays an important role in building and maintaining healthy bones. It's important for our bodies to absorb nutrients from whole foods for bone health, but supplements are also important. Incorporating a solid base of bone-building foods is a good start, and supplementing to fill nutritional gaps is a great idea for people of all ages to build and maintain strong, healthy bones…
Calcium
is an important nutrient our body needs for many of its most basic
functions like healthy blood circulation, muscle movement, and hormone release. Calcium also helps carry messages from the brain to other parts of
the body and plays a major role in maintaining healthy bones and teeth. Our bones are our body's calcium reserve. If we don't receive an adequate amount of calcium throug…
