Parents have witnessed their kids coming home after school, dropping their books, and making a b-line to the kitchen looking for snacks.
While it’s easy to stock the pantry with chips and crackers, there are easy
ways to make healthy snacks that will give them more energy and not drag them
down before they’ve had a chance to start their homework. Here are some easy,
quick and delicious snacks…
Sleep is such an important time for the body and mind
to rest and repair. It's just as crucial as balanced nutrition and sufficient
activity for kids of all ages. How well children sleep has a major influence on
their overall quality of life. When kids obtain an adequate amount of
sleep, research has seen that they have improved attention, behavior,
learning, and memory. So, let’s help make s…
D-ribose, or ribose, is a naturally-occurring, five-carbon
sugar that is the building block of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is the
main energy source for all of the cells in our body. Decreased oxygen levels,
reduced blood flow, and other stressful conditions like working out can
drastically affected ATP levels. Because the natural process of making ribose is very slow,
supplementin…
Getting healthier shouldn’t
seem as daunting as it’s made out to be. If we break it down into smaller steps,
it makes it easier to attain our targets. Creating a plan of action and a checklist
can help. And we can hold ourselves accountable by using tracking apps or
having friends by our side. Once we hit one of our goals, we should reward
ourselves, then continue our journey toward a healthi…
Many people who work out on a regular basis have a routine,
which may include workout clothing, motivating music, and a full bottle of
water. But what about pre-workout fuel? Having a healthy snack 30 minutes
before a workout can keep us energized and ready to get the most out of our exercise. While we often see people at the gym with a protein bar in hand,
there are many healthy whole fo…
MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) are all the rage in the
KETO world. They support energy levels and are recognized as “fast fuel”
because they’re readily converted into energy. And since they’re converted so
quickly, they aren’t stored as fat. Many KETO followers add MCTs to their coffee,
but they can also be added to yogurt or a smoothie, or taken directly from a
spoon. MCTs are satura…