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 energy, supports mental health, and improves your body. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all diet, their are key habits you can adopt to improve your health.  1. Focus on Whole Foods One of…

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 before. From children aged 2-19 from 2017-2020, the prevalence of obesity amongst the population was 19.7%. It is less common in children ages 2-5 with an obesity prevalence of 12.7%….

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 food has never been more affordable and accessible than it is now. It is advertised in a very articulate way which persuades people to think it’s good for you. Children especially…

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 cause a plethora of problems like poor wound healing or weakening of bones and muscles leading to various diseases. Deficiency can be caused by genetics but is mainly dictated by your…

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 U.S. population. The condition is caused when the body becomes resistant to insulin so cells can not absorb glucose and convert it…

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 health lead to major differences in how people are affected by diabetes, creating many health disparities across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that over 37…

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 fat tends to be in animal meat, plant/seed oils, dairy products, and processed foods. The American Heart Association(AHA) recommends limiting your saturated fat intake to 6% of your daily caloric…

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 free radicals by giving them some of their electrons. People’s bodies naturally create antioxidants for defense but they are also found in food, primarily those containing vitamins C and E….

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 wouldn’t be able to repair cells and grow. Protein helps carry oxygen throughout your bloodstream and create the necessary antibodies to fight off infection. Why…

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 disease and other diseases associated with bad heart health such as diabetes and obesity. Eating healthy diets is important for maintaining not only heart health but regular health…