Which Matters More: BMI or a Healthy Lifestyle?

Which Matters More: BMI or a Healthy Lifestyle?

We make choices every day that can either impact our health in a positive or negative way. By adopting a healthy lifestyle, we can take control over our health.  Many people have different perspectives of a healthy lifestyle. What research shows about healthy...
Sweet Potatoes: Delicious and Nutritious!

Sweet Potatoes: Delicious and Nutritious!

Are you in the mood for a delicious nutrient-rich, high-fiber snack? When Autumn approaches, you might begin to think of falling leaves and comfort food. People may not always associate sweet potatoes with comfort food but here’s why they should be a kitchen staple....
Artificial Sugars – Are They “Bad” for You?

Artificial Sugars – Are They “Bad” for You?

What are artificial sugars? Artificial sugars are man made sugars used as a substitute for sugar/sucrose that usually contain less calories. These artificial sweeteners can also be identified as sugar substitutes, zero calorie sweeteners, or sugar alcohols. Products...
5 Healthy Habits that Lead to Healthier Lives

5 Healthy Habits that Lead to Healthier Lives

The basics of healthy living is an assumed understanding of people’s knowledge. Each individual comes from a different background where health is defined in a variety of ways. Maybe health is a prayer in the morning or volunteering at the soup kitchen every week. The...
Eat This Not That: Grocery Store Edition

Eat This Not That: Grocery Store Edition

How to navigate the grocery store and make better food choices … Going to the grocery store can be overwhelming!  There are so many food options to choose from and it can be difficult to know how to pick the healthiest options that don’t sacrifice taste....