High-Calorie Holiday Foods to Avoid

Nutrition

High-Calorie Holiday Foods to Avoid

The holidays are upon us, and for many people, that means spending time with loved ones eating copious amounts of calories. While some people can get away with a couple of days of holiday decadence, many people who are battling chronic diseases or trying to lose weight can’t take the same approach to holiday foods.If you are trying to eat...[ read more ]

Body-Positive Weight Management

Body positivity is a movement started by the idea that all human beings, regardless of their size, should feel good about themselves. Body positive advocates encourage others to celebrate their bodies and accept themselves the way they are, instead of trying to squeeze themselves into a physical mold that society has deemed “attractive.”But is it possible to be body positive...[ read more ]

Intuitive Eating During COVID-19

COVID-19 can be compared to freshmen year of college – it’s stressful, you feel overwhelmed, and it’s way too easy to pack on an extra 15 pounds! Many of us, having been stuck at home and dealing with stress for the past 4-5 months, have found our eating habits have taken a nosedive.So how do we remedy this?Many of us...[ read more ]

The Positive and Negative Effects of Caffeine on Your Body

According to Statista.com, coffee is still one of the most popular beverages among Americans of all ages. In fact, nearly half of young adults age 18-24 drink coffee. But by far, seniors are more likely to drink the delectable beverage and they tend to drink roughly three times as many cups as day as well!Not only is coffee one of...[ read more ]