Today is the last Friday of 2019 and, if you’ve been a part of the Flex Fam for some time, you know that Fridays are a special day of the week for us. Each Friday–which we’ve dubbed Flex Friday–we strive to publish an article with actionable tools, helpful tips, or background knowledge on topics relating […]
Autumn is traditionally a season where the hard work of the spring and summer — tilling, plowing, planting, watering, feeding, growing, pruning, and gleaning — pays off in a bountiful harvest. Farmer’s markets display produce bursting with autumn colors; seas of yellow, orange, muted reds, and purple dominate the visual landscape. Let’s take a look […]
Strontium has been used in medicine, dentistry, and dietary supplementation. This article reviews the various forms and uses for strontium, addresses the safety and side effects of these strontium forms, and highlights the evidence for the usage of each form.
We’ll help you understand this element through commonly asked questions from those who have considered strontium as a part of their health approach.
You’ve seen vitamin B complex advertised, sold in the stores, online, and in the gym. You know that they’re important, but what exactly are they and why are they so important?
Let’s start with the basics…
A few months ago, we posted an article on digestion, absorption, and bioavailability and which is the most important when considering a supplement. There, we mentioned a nutrient that most aren’t very familiar with: phospholipids.
Phospholipids are crucial to efficient nutritional absorption in the body. Therefore, finding a supplement that contains phospholipids is a big deal if you want to make sure you get the most from that supplement.
Whether you’re a picky eater or unenthused by salads and pressed juices, eating more fruits and vegetables can be challenging.
Today, we’re giving you a cheat sheet for your next grocery visit that will help you in two ways:
1. You can grab and go instead of deliberating on what you should get and/or avoid getting the things you always get.
2. Get a wide variety of robust nutrients from fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables instead of ones that are grown year-round (and, therefore, have a good chance of being genetically modified or picked and harvested at inopportune times).
So far in our Hype or Healthy series, we’ve covered collagen, hyaluronic acid, omega-6 fatty acids, and probiotics. We like to offer you a look at what the research really says about these popular supplements. Are they just fads? Or does evidence back them up?
Today we’re going to take a closer look at medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). If you’ve been wondering what MCTs are, the benefits they offer, and what the research says about them, keep reading!
Over the past decade, omega-3 fatty acids have captured the spotlight as a nutrient that maintains joint health. One of its most prominent roles, however, is its role in supporting cardiovascular (CV) health.
If you’ve been trying to lose weight or have tried multiple diets in the past, you are definitely not alone.
While maintaining a healthy or ideal weight isn’t the end all be all, the two everyday habits we discuss in today’s article can help provide a solid foundation for weight management over the long-term in the realm of your nutrition/dietary lifestyle.
Spring comes like a breath of fresh air after a long winter, bringing with it growth, renewal, and new life. The birds return, the grass gets greener, and flowers start blooming. It’s also the time when the first fruits and veggies of the season are ready to be picked and harvested on farms and in gardens.
Eating in-season produce helps you get more variety in your diet. This is great news for your body as well as your daily menu. Try adding some of these healthy, nutrient-rich, in-season fruits and vegetables to your plate this springtime.