“I have always considered myself to be fairly fit. I was a competitive gymnast in high school, and during that time I could “eat whatever I wanted” and still be at the top of my game. But, my inconsistency with eating a healthy diet through my teen years led to a very unhealthy cycle of eating through college and then into my adult life – eating “healthy” for a few weeks, and then eating all the treats and tasty foods with the mentality, “I earned this,” followed by guilt.
Read MoreDid you know? Meatless Monday was started in 2003 by Sid Lerner, a man in his 70’s looking to help people cut back on saturated fat in their diets. Lerner partnered with Johns Hopkins University to launch Meatless Monday, a campaign in which everyone can take part!
Read MoreSurvey data from 2,000 people showed a wide range of food attitudes based on weight, with 44% of those at a healthy weight saying health and nutrition was a top concern when purchasing food, compared with a third of those who were obese.
Read MoreIBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a long-term condition that affects the colon. Typical symptoms of IBS include gas, bloating, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea and constipation.
Read MoreWith the big “count your macros” trend right now, I feel like many of us have lost sight of the nutritional content of food that expands beyond carbs, protein and fat.
Read MoreEven for those who are convinced of water’s numerous health benefits, it can still prove challenging to consume an adequate amount daily.
Read MoreYes, I am a huge proponent of the “gallon challenge”! For those of you who are not familiar with this phrase, it is based on a goal to drink 1 gallon of water each day.
Read MoreYou may roll your eyes at this, or you may raise your hands in celebration. Regardless of how you feel about the concept, it is proven that adequate sleep is necessary for maintaining a healthy weight! According to the National Sleep Institute, adults need
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