Movement Snacks

March 2, 2023

In today’s world, it is easy to get caught up in our work or personal lives and forget about the importance of movement. However, taking very small and quick breaks to get up and move your body can have numerous benefits for your physical and mental health. One of the biggest benefits of moving your

Macronutrients: Part 3 – Fat

February 22, 2023

Fat is one of the three macronutrients essential for the human body, alongside carbohydrates and protein. It plays an important role in maintaining overall health, including the provision of energy, insulation, and protecting vital organs. Dietary fat is a concentrated source of energy and is necessary for the absorption of certain vitamins, such as vitamins

Macronutrients: Part 2 – Protein

February 17, 2023

Protein serves as the major building blocks of cells; specifically important in building bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. Proteins have several key functions: They help us fix cells that need fixing and build new cells we need built. A protein compound carries oxygen throughout the body and is responsible for ensuring we have the oxygen

Macronutrients: Part 1 – Carbohydrates

February 10, 2023

Carbs have a bad reputation. But they are essential for our living and function. To help you make better choices on how to best fuel your body, we’re going to give you an understanding what a carbohydrate is, how and why it has earned a bad reputation, what carbs are best for health, and considerations

Macronutrients: Introduction

February 2, 2023

The beginning few months of the year are a popular time to talk about diet and nutrition. Afterall, many people make that new years’ resolution to lose a few pounds. You may have heard about these different diets: keto, paleo, carnivore, whole-food and plant based. For many of them the key differences comes down to

Exercise Variation: Why It Is Important

January 25, 2023

Moving your body is an excellent thing. Over the last 6 months, we have shared the health benefits of exercise with cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, weight management, diabetes management/prevention, and mental health being at the top of the list. But did you know there is an optimal way to move your body based on your

Make Exercise Fit into Your Schedule

January 18, 2023

By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland A common reason (excuse?) I hear for people not exercising regularly is that they don’t have time for it. I get it. Life is busy. There’s work, school, kids, household cleaning, outside chores, community and church participation, sometimes there seems like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. However,

How to Meal Plan and Prep for the Family on the Go

January 11, 2023

It’s the beginning of a new year and you have made a resolution to eat more healthy foods. You take the step to go grocery shopping and stock up with healthy options. You get home after a long and busy day and you feel tired, need to get something together quickly so you can drive

Stress Management Techniques – Social Connectedness – Part 4 of 4

December 15, 2022

As you plan to be around those you love this holiday season, did you know that it could actually be good for your health? Sharing a nurturing connection with others activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which contrasts our sympathetic “fight or flight” nervous system, thus fighting off stress. Connecting with others who bring you joy