Category Archives: Nutrition & Supplements

The Vitamin C and the Immune System

Many of us grew up following common knowledge: when you feel like you’ve caught a cold, load up on Vitamin C. 

We know that this post isn’t a perfect fit for our Hype or Healthy series–after all, we know that Vitamin C and the immune system is linked–but, after this season’s wave of common cold and flu viruses, it got us thinking…

What exactly is Vitamin C and how much of a role does it actually play in the prevention of the common cold?

Boost Your Bone Health with These Must-have Minerals

 

Unless you’re super-human, you’ve probably noticed that your body just doesn’t behave and bounce back from setbacks like it used to.

It’s easy to notice the changes that we can feel and see, like the “quick” workout routine that now leaves you sore for days or the amount of extra care and products it takes to keep your hair, skin or nails strong and healthy. 

5 Antioxidant-Rich Foods for Joints

 

We all want to be on the fast track to better health, joint pain relief, and reduced inflammation!

Making smart food choices is key to managing our symptoms and improving our health especially when our body is experiencing inflammation.

Unfortunately, inflammation is inevitable and unavoidable. We experience it when we’re physically and mentally stressed, injured, and as we age.

Consider Strontium to Promote Bone Density

 

Weakened bones and joints can lead to pain and discomfort in everyday activities. If you’re looking into options for improving the health of your bones and joints, consider strontium supplementation within a healthy lifestyle.

5 Reasons To Consider Taking Krill Oil Supplement

Many people are considering taking a Krill Oil supplement as part of their daily diet. Krill Oil is an omega-3 fatty acid that is sourced from tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans found in the cold waters of the Antarctic and Arctic oceans. While it’s not as widely known as fish oil, krill oil has been gaining popularity […]

Cut Back on These 4 Bone-Damaging Foods

 

As we age, it’s essential to take proper care of your bones. From dietary supplements to exercises that promote osteogenesis, there are many things you can add to your daily routine to maintain the integrity of your bones.

We’ve already talked quite a bit about revitalizing foods you can add to your diet, so today let’s ask the question:

Are there foods that I can cut back on to support bone health?

 

Take a look at these five foods that have demonstrated to be unhelpful to bone health when consumed frequently.

Micronutrients and Macronutrients: What’s the Difference?

Nutrition can get complex. Even a simple topic, like the difference between micronutrients and macronutrients, can be confusing. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be! Just remember: micro means small, and macro means big. Thus, macronutrients are the big energy-rich nutrients, whereas micronutrients are the small functional nutrients. Let’s take a look at each of these […]

What is the Keto Diet?

The Keto Diet is one of several extreme low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets popular today. Although most people know the Keto Diet as a means to drop weight, it started in the early 1900s as a therapeutic approach to managing seizures. The goal is to use certain food choices to stimulate the body to burn more fat. 

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