Most of us have the best of intentions about hydrating ourselves consistently. You may be among those who are on top of their game when it comes to getting enough water each day. Or, you may be one of those who really need some help in remembering to stay hydrated! Either way, we can admit […]
How to Read the Nutrition Facts Label
Whenever you purchase packaged food, you’ll notice a label at the back or side of the item. That’s the Nutrition Facts label, which was given a makeover two years ago to reflect current nutrient and serving size realities. Below, you can see the old label on the left and the updated label on the right. The […]
Signs that you might be under-eating
When you think of losing weight, the first thing that comes to mind is usually cutting calories. The thinking is that if we eat fewer calories, we’ll lose weight. On the surface, that seems to make sense, especially if we burn more calories than we are ingesting. Now, eating nutritious, balanced meals and exercising moderately […]
Simple ways to eliminate brain fog
Ask anyone experiencing brain fog what it’s like and you’re likely to hear some of these responses: I can’t seem to think straight My thoughts are blurry I can’t remember what I just said I can’t remember what I was just thinking I get irritated easily I feel super tired/sluggish/weary I lack motivation It takes […]
Why you crave carbs and how to control it
Even when you change your eating habits for the better and incorporate cleaner foods, you can still fall victim to massive cravings for carbs. We might attribute these cravings to a lousy day at work or a stressful week of deadlines, but carb cravings can also be a result of physiological imbalances. The stress hormone cortisol […]
