Probiotics aren't anything new, but you probably first heard about them in yogurt ads. In addition to aiding a healthy gut did you know that probiotics are a scientifically proven way to help with depression and anxiety? Your gut is considered your "second brain" and roughly 90% to 95% of all the body's serotonin is produced there. Unfortunately, if the delicate balance of bacteria that provides serotonin gets disrupted, it can lead to symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Read MoreProbiotics aren't anything new, but you probably first heard about them in yogurt ads. In addition to aiding a healthy gut as the yogurt ads claim, did you know that probiotics are a scientifically proven way to help with depression and anxiety? Your gut is considered your "second brain" and roughly 90% to 95% of all the body's serotonin—one of the naturally occurring chemicals that makes you feel good—is produced there.1 Unfortunately, if the delicate balance of bacteria that provides serotonin gets disrupted, it can lead to symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Read MoreWhether you’re recovering from an illness or surgery, the foods and beverages you consume can either help or hinder your recovery. Many foods, including fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and protein sources, have been shown to reduce inflammation, improve immune function, promote healing, and provide the fuel necessary for you to get on the mend. Here we present healing foods that can help your body recover.
Read MoreThe way we think about the word “diet” today is as something borne of restriction that helps you lose weight. The Mediterranean diet couldn’t be further from that. Rather, it’s a heart-healthy eating pattern that includes the food staples of people who live in the countries around the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Croatia, and Italy. These meals emphasize a plant-based eating approach loaded with vegetables and healthy fats, including olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids from fish. It’s a diet known for being heart-healthy, rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seafood, nuts and legumes, and olive oil. On this plan, one limits or avoids red meat, sugary foods, and excessive dairy.
Read MoreFood is the fuel that regulates your energy and mood, both of which can significantly affect your focus.
Read MoreThink about it. Your brain is always “on.” It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep.
Read MoreWhether you want to keep away the stomach flu that’s spreading around the office or avoid catching a debilitating cold, you’re going to need a strong immune system.
Read MoreIt’s a familiar situation: you planned to order a healthy dinner, you know what the healthy choice is and why you should have it, and yet you choose the cheeseburger instead of the salad.
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