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Exercise
September 10, 2021
Research Finds Best Way to Hit Your Exercise Goal and Stick to It

Most of us want to stick to an exercise routine. However, that can be difficult. New research has found a way to help people get into a healthy exercise routine that lasts.

Get Out There
September 10, 2021
Is the Solution to Overcrowding More Parks?

As children, we’re taught about supply and demand. If something is needed, you make more of it. National parks are seeing record-breaking numbers of visitors. Is it time for more national parks?

Diet
September 9, 2021
Kiwis Are Delicious and Packed with Benefits

A medium kiwi contains a whopping 71 percent of your daily vitamin C.

Diet
September 8, 2021
Study Calculates Exact Minutes Unhealthy Food Takes from Life

A new study has been making headlines for the fact that it claims a single hot dog can take 36 minutes off your life. While we think it’s interesting, we aren’t sure it’s worth getting worked up about.

Diet
September 8, 2021
Salt Substitutes Could Aid Heart Health Under the Right Circumstances

A study from China shed light on the usefulness of salt substitutes. It found that they can help heart health. However, because of the American diet, the results might not be useful.

Recipes
September 7, 2021
Four Meaty Recipes with Coffee Flavors

Today, we’re sharing four low-carb, delicious savory dishes that all contain coffee. Coffee can be used as a seasoning that will get you into a less traditional way of thinking!

Get Out There
September 3, 2021
Are We Abusing Our Parks?

Ever since social distancing rules came into place, the public lands have been inundated with visitors. With crazy weather, unfortunate events and bad behavior, the parks are under a lot of stress.

Lifestyle
September 3, 2021
Being Healthy After a Heart Attack Adds More than Seven Years to Life

Making improvements in your lifestyle and following your medical regime from your doctor can add more than seven years to your life after a heart attack. The problem is, most people don’t make improvements in their health.

Diet
September 2, 2021
“Free” Foods Aren’t Always Healthy

Often, food packaging will use the word “free” to make it seem virtuous. While something might sound great because it’s fat-free, sugar-free, preservative-free or gluten-free, it doesn’t mean it isn’t packed with other things you don’t want.

Diet
September 1, 2021
Is the Flexitarian Diet the Best Choice?

While we eschew fad diets with off-the-wall rules, we know that many eating styles are beneficial. That’s why we’re taking a closer look at the flexitarian diet to learn if it might be a good fit for you!

Diet
September 1, 2021
Berries May Lower Blood Pressure

A study found that flavonoid-rich foods, like berries, can help lower blood pressure. Researchers said one cup of berries can protect people against heart disease, blood sugar problems and cancer.

Recipes
August 31, 2021
Four Grilled Chicken Recipes Perfect for Warm Nights

While you may want meat in your meal, we’re still interested in lighter fare and avoiding our ovens right now! That’s why we are sharing some delicious grilled chicken recipes that are low-carb and easy to make on warm nights!

Diet
August 30, 2021
The “Sleepy” Chemical in Food Improves Gut, Reduces Inflammation

When you hear the word “tryptophan,” you think of turkey, milk and being sleepy. It’s the chemical in some foods that leaves you feeling tired. A new study suggests it also reduces inflammation and improves gut health in older people.

Exercise
August 27, 2021
Walking Can Lower Inflammation

Inflammation can increase insulin resistance. When it’s hot out, we’re less interested in walking. But, knowing a 20-minute walk can lower inflammation might make you more interested in getting out for a walk.

Exercise
August 27, 2021
Study Says Chocolate and Cheese are Good for Heart Health But Has Caveats

New research says chocolate and cheese are heart-healthy foods. While dairy is known to have benefits and flavanols from chocolate have perks, is the headline too good to be true?

Exercise
August 26, 2021
Is Your Healthy Lifestyle Making You Tired?

Sometimes you feel like you’re doing really well: you’re eating right and exercising, but you’re tired all the time. If that’s been happening to you, you may be overdoing your “healthy” lifestyle.

Diet
August 25, 2021
Why Hummus Is a Great Snack to Reach for

Lots of times, dips for veggies are filled with sugar and fat. They can make a healthy snack into something you would want to pass up. That’s why we like to reach for hummus as a dip for veggies!

Exercise
August 25, 2021
Stretching After Exercise Is Important for Heart Health

If you’re tired, hot or out of breath, there’s the urge to just sit down and relax instead of stretching. However, stretching after exercise really does do your body good. And, there are potential risks related to not stretching.

Recipes
August 24, 2021
Four Healthy, Low-carb Trail Mixes to Have in Your Backpack

In some places, it’s starting to cool off, and hikes are back on the agenda. Whether you’re hitting the trails or just thinking ahead, these four great, low-carb trail mix recipes are excellent for backpacking!

Diet
August 23, 2021
Lemon Can Be Excellent Seasoning

High levels of sodium can impact insulin resistance. Lemon is often overlooked when it comes to its ability to enhance food. It’s easy to add it to many recipes while cutting back on the salt. Researchers figured out the exact math!

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