Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most talked about polyunsaturated fats. Pretty much everyone has seen or heard about omega-3 supplements. Doctors and news anchors have told us we need more of them in our diet. But what are omega-3 fatty acids and why does our body need them? 

Despite the US having some of the greatest advances in medicine, we are one of the unhealthiest populations. Ultra-processed foods are a staple in American households and it’s time to change.

Free radicals and oxidants cause oxidative stress and imbalance which can lead to chronic and degenerative diseases as we get older. A diet rich in antioxidants can help reverse and prevent oxidative stress and keep us healthy well into our later years.

The Mediterranean diet has received high praise from medical experts as one of the healthiest diets to strive for. What makes the Mediterranean way of eating healthier than the Western diet or Northern European diet? Read on to find out everything you need to know about it and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle.

You may think that these activities don’t amount to much, but new research sheds more light on NEAT. Metabolic rates can differ up to 2,000 calories per day due to NEAT. That means 2 people of the same gender, age, height and weight can have drastically different metabolic rates. 

The bacteria in our gut have many important roles in keeping us healthy. We have several hundreds of different types of bacteria and together these make up the gut microbiota.

The main claim to fame for beets is their nitrate content that gets converted to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide has many benefits of which include the potential to lower blood pressure, relax the walls of blood vessels, and protect the endothelial lining of the blood vessels. 

Legumes or better known as the edible fruit or seeds of legumes called pulses, are a powerhouse food packed with nutrients. These pulses include beans, lentils, green peas, soybeans, and peanuts. This often-overlooked food is a staple in many of the world's oldest cultures, and oftentimes some of the healthiest cultures.

When you were a kid, a parent made pretty much all of your important decisions for you. No TV before homework was done, don’t run by the pool, no sweets before dinner, eat your vegetables, you get the idea.

When we become independent adults, we have to start making these decisions for ourselves. Unfortunately, we tend to be biased towards our wants more so than our body’s needs. 

It’s been a long day at work, and you finally start heading home an hour after you should have. You’re glad to finally be done when you realize that you have no idea what to make for dinner. By the time you get home you find out that the pantry is a bit slim and it’s too late to go to the grocery store. So, you end up ordering delivery and tell yourself that tomorrow you’ll make a meal. Unfortunately, the story repeats itself more often than not.

Today’s medical advancements have allowed us to live longer than ever before. Treatments have been discovered for many illnesses and ailments that would have killed us in prior eras. However, we have turned into a culture of treating illness instead of aiming for prevention.

Curcumin is the active ingredient found in turmeric that is responsible for its health benefits. A powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, curcumin has great potential to maintain your health as you age.

During weight loss, protein intake is needed by the body in greater amounts to preserve muscle. Less muscle leads to a lower metabolic rate. Preserving muscle is key to a successful long-term weight loss.

You probably have been hearing and seeing a lot of new ads about prescription weight loss drugs such as Wegovy. The good news is that these new drugs actually have promising results and for some outweigh the possible side effects. Unfortunately, they only offer a partial remedy to a more serious problem, the dangers of the Western diet.

Lounging on the couch after a long day is something everyone looks forward to. Unfortunately, we all have been doing too much of it. With more of our life becoming automated we find ourselves with more “couch time.”

Dietary fiber, it helps us poop and keep feel full. Most everyone has heard about fiber, and it gets mentioned a lot by healthcare professionals and food companies. But what is fiber, how much do we need, and where do we get it from?

Healthy fat. It’s important in maintaining the health of our body. You’ve probably heard about healthy fats from the media at some point. You may know you need to include more of these in your diet, but what makes these types of fat healthy and why do we need them?

Everyone at some point has had a chia pet and remembers the jingle, ch-ch-ch-chia pets. Turns out these little seeds are more beneficial than just growing fun looking hair or fur on clay pots. These seeds are packed with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals (antioxidants), fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids! Not to mention they contain an impressive amount of protein (4.7g per ounce) for their size. 

Losing weight often leads to feelings of hunger. If left unchecked, hunger can become overwhelming and reverse your weight loss success. Learn how to curb you hunger with certain diet modifications.

Most people are aware of the calories they eat throughout the day. But when was the last time you considered the calories you drank throughout the day?

Take for example a 20 fl oz bottle of Coke, it has 240 calories and the majority of people tend to finish the whole bottle. Soda is an obvious culprit of high calories so let’s look at some beverages that are considered healthy.