In today’s world, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is more important than ever, especially due to the rise of chronic disease. Eating healthy strenghtens your immunity, increases...
Childhood Obesity is an epidemic on the rise in America. Childhood Obesity has many lasting and often detrimental effects on children. Obesity among children and Adolescents is higher than ever...
Junk foods are energy-dense and low-nutrient foods that contain little to no protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and grains. Junk food overconsumption can have detrimental effects on your health. Junk...
Vitamin deficiency is a big problem throughout the entire world. The World Health Organization(WHO) estimates that 2 billion people around the globe have a vitamin deficiency. Vitamin deficiencies can...
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that has been on the rise in America for quite some time now. Around 37.3 million people – ages 18 and older have diabetes in America. That is 11.3% of the entire...
With Diabetes and most other diseases, a person’s race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and genetics all play a role in the risk of developing diabetes and managing it. Social determinants in...
Saturated Fats are saturated because of their chemical structure – they have the greatest number of hydrogen atoms possible and no double bonds, making them solid at room temperature. Saturated...
Antioxidants are compounds that counteract free radicals, molecules that can damage DNA and other parts of cells. They are linked to many diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Antioxidants counter...
Protein is one of the 3 macronutrients that should be consumed every day. Protein is one of the main building blocks of life, as every cell in your body contains it. Without protein, your body...
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for all genders and most racial/ethnic groups in America. Diets high in processed food, unhealthy fats, and sugars increase the risk of developing heart...
The amount of processed food our nation consumes daily is unfathomable. The average American’s daily calories come from around 60% of junk food. While I am still in high school, I have witnessed...
As 2024 continues, fitness centers and gyms are bustling with motivated individuals trying to achieve their dream physiques and make a difference in their health. People have realized that it’s...