This month is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness of brain injuries and provide support to those who need it. Traumatic brain injuries go beyond athletic concussions. And they are more common than you think. In fact, every nine seconds someone in the United States sustains a brain […]
Everyone can benefit from amino acid supplements, not just athletes. You might be wondering how an amino acid can improve your life. To begin, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins which is a major component of every single cell in the body. Proteins provide the structure and support our cells need. Think of […]
I first tried this recipe when I was a freshman in college and really learning how to cook for the first time on my own. I was not only taking a full coursework of classes, but I was also working part-time. This meant I was strapped for both time and money. I loved this recipe […]
In 2015 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new dietary guidelines about healthy eating. The guideline includes eating less sugar, limiting calories from saturated fats, and reducing sodium intake1. All the suggestions given are perfectly reasonable. But the only problem is that most American’s don’t follow them. Alongside our high consumption of […]
If you sit down and place your feet together then flex your toes upwards, the slight pull that you feel at the soles of your feet is a band of tissue called the plantar fascia. It connects your heel bone to your toes. When the plantar fascia is strained, it becomes weak, swollen, and irritated. […]
I love having salads for lunch because they are easy to make, healthy and they are delicious! Plus I can customize any salad to my taste preference and based on what food I have on hand. To make things even easier I will often prep a few of these salads at the beginning of the […]
All babies cry. Some significantly more than others. However, even if your child never seems to stop crying (despite your best efforts to soothe them) this does not necessarily mean that they have colic. Colic is defined as babies that cry more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for more […]
You have been planning this vacation for what seems like a lifetime—and it is finally here. You have researched, booked, and planned everything to the last detail. And most likely, you have tried to be healthy over the past few months so you feel your best on your trip. After all your efforts to eat […]
I really miss eating deli meat sandwiches when I am pregnant and am always looking for other quick, healthy and satisfying lunch options. Here is an easy wrap that uses rotisserie chicken instead of deli meat so that it is pregnancy approved. Chicken & Hummus Wrap 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tbsp. hummus 2oz grilled […]
Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the human body. It plays an important role in providing energy and boosting our immune system. Although we have plenty of glutamine in our bloodstream, our body will only continue to produce it up until the point that we’re hit by some type of stress. In […]
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant—or if you already are—then staying healthy during your pregnancy is probably at the top of your mind. You know the basics about keeping healthy. Don’t drink. Don’t smoke. Limit your caffeine. But here are a few more tips to help make sure that you have a happy and healthy pregnancy. […]
Soups are often a great way to add a lot of veggies to your diet and this recipe is no exception. On top of that, this recipe is quick and requires only a few minutes of prep time chopping veggies and opening cans. I love making a big batch of this soup and having it […]