Food is important. Food is great. But food is complex. In the world of ever-changing dietary information and diets, all aspects of nutrition should be understood! Foods are essentially complexes of macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients – proteins, carbohydrates, and fats – are the sources of energy and building blocks that are derived from consumed foods. […]
Corporate life is busy. While you’re at work you feel like you need to direct your focus at productivity and accomplishing tasks all day long, because that list of things to do is just not getting any smaller. It is commonly known that breaks can be helpful throughout the day and is the reason why […]
Ingredients: ¼ cup of honey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme Himalayan salt and ground pepper, to taste 2lbs of salmon Directions: Preheat oven to 400o F, line a baking sheet with foil. In a bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, olive oil, white wine […]
Protein is one of the three macronutrients, and is considered a primary “building block” for tissue repair and growth. What are macronutrients? Macronutrients are components that make up the largest parts of our diets. They are used for energy, energy storage, and tissue repair and growth! The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, all […]
Surprising Benefits of Weight Loss Trying to drop weight doesn’t come easy but it does have some serious benefits, some you might not even have thought of. Even if you aren’t seeing dramatic weight loss results, you may be already experiencing some of these benefits. Joint Pain: Extra weight can increase everyday wear and tear […]
The answer is YES! According to the Harvard University “long-term mediators have increased amounts of gray matter in the insula and sensory regions, and the auditory and sensory cortex.” So what does that mean? Meditation reduces stress, fosters clear thinking and increases our capacity for empathy and compassion. According to the ArtofLinving.org below are some physical […]