Staying hydrated is critical for feeling good and operating at your best. Given that the body is made up of an average of 60 percent water (though this amount varies from person to person), it requires H20 to function on numerous levels. You need more than two hands to count the number of awesome things water does within your body, but some of its main jobs include removing waste and toxins, regulating body temperature, lubricating joints, and improving cellular, tissue, and

Step into any suburban garage and you’ll see the relics of January resolutions that have fallen by the wayside. Whether it’s a piece of cardio equipment, a label maker, or a spiderweb-covered juicer, these items often stick around far longer than our motivation. Each New Year can feel like the perfect time for dramatic and sweeping changes, but those big shifts don’t always stick, especially when we attempt several at once. In fact, research shows that small goals are far eas

Full-fat dairy is having its day in the sun. After years of promoting low- or no-fat options, new dietary guidelines now recommend choosing full-fat dairy, although still advising people to keep saturated fat under 10% of their daily calories. Amid the push for full-fat dairy, a recent study in the journal Neurology linked eating high-fat cheese and cream to a lower risk of dementia. The findings have drawn media attention, in part because health experts rarely highlight the

You may become hungrier when it's cold outside. This can be due to several different reasons, such as natural instincts, a need for additional calories for energy, mental health concerns, and more. 1. Biological Drive The scarcity of food throughout history created a biological survival drive to consume abundant amounts of food, with increased hunger in colder seasons. This is because, to survive in lower temperatures, humans had to consume more food. Until about the middle o

I’m a dietitian. So it may come as a surprise that around my house, dessert is served every day. In fact, eating dessert daily is deemed healthy by many dietitians. While this may have you scratching your head, as long as a small dish of dessert doesn’t fill the belly too full – too full for a healthful meal of protein, carbohydrates and fats along with vitamins and minerals – that dessert might just be what your body is craving. And that’s a mindful way to eat. Here’s how di

Tinned fish has been on the rise in recent years, and we now seem to be in what many are proclaiming ‘Sardine Girl Summer.’ With food costs going up, this canned fish offers a more affordable and convenient protein option. But convenience, cost and craze aside, are sardines healthy and a food you should be eating regularly? What Are Sardines? These small fish grow up to almost 10 inches long, and have soft, oily flesh with a mild, fishy taste. They can be salty or smoky, depe