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Are Children’s Multivitamins Totally Unnecessary?
27/01/2024
If you walk the aisles of your local drugstore, you’ll see bottle after bottle of multivitamins marketed specifically for kids. That has a tendency to give the impression they are commonly needed, but the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation is that a healthy child who is eating a well-balanced diet does not need to take vitamins—with the exception...
If You Want to Improve Your Heart Health, Say Goodbye to Low-Fat Diets
24/01/2024
Here’s How Much Exercise You Need Based on Your Age
21/01/2024
Right now, exercise might not be on top of your to-do list. But the World Health Organization (WHO) says it should be. According to its physical activity guidelines, 1 in 4 adults (and 4 out of 5 adolescents) don’t get enough aerobic exercise. That might not sound so bad, but a lack of physical activity can increase the odds of an early death by 20 to 30%...
3 Health Benefits of Cilantro, According to a Nutritionist
18/01/2024
Сilantro—aka the leaves of the coriander plant—is a bright green herb commonly used in Mexican, Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking, as well as other cuisines around the globe. Apart from its somewhat citrusy, peppery flavor (to most people, anyway), cilantro is added to dishes for its potential health perks. Here's the lowdown on cilantro's benefits...
The 10 Best Foods to Eat After Morning Workouts
15/01/2024
After you trash your muscles in a grueling strength-training or endurance workout, you need quality protein to minimize muscle breakdown and stimulate muscle growth, as well as carbs to refuel energy stores, says Jordan Mazur, R.D., coordinator of nutrition and team dietitian for the San Francisco 49ers.
“Traditionally we’ve heard there’s a post-workout ‘anabolic window’ in which you must consume food or protein powder within—and if you miss...
The Worst Self-Care Habits That Destroy Your Immunity, Experts Say
12/01/2024
Life moves pretty fast. On a day-to-day basis, the average adult constantly juggles a delicate routine of balancing work, play, and everything in between. Consequently, many among us feel we just don't have the time to properly practice self-care.
That trend may be in the process of changing, however...
Can I Do The Same Workout Every Day and See Results?
09/01/2024
Does it matter that I do the same workout every day?
One of my biggest goals with my private clients is helping them find a type of exercise that they really enjoy so that they can stay consistent with their workout routine. If you’re new to exercising, finding an activity...
7 Easy Ways to Get Your Fitness Routine Back on Track This Fall
06/01/2024
Summer often means a more lax schedule, with weekends spent socializing at barbecues and lounging on the beach. Whether you have children or not, the back-to-school season serves as a reset for all of us to get back to a sense of routine.
This shift from summer to fall is a great time to check...
How to Recognize The Signs and Symptoms of Food Poisoning
03/01/2024
While summer brings us the welcome chance to socialize outside and dine together after a long year apart, the season brings risks when it comes to enjoying those al fresco meals. Just because we’re focused on a pandemic doesn’t mean other dangers just disappear...
Soy Sauce: A Guide to One of The World's Favorite Ingredients
31/12/2023
From Cantonese chow mein and Thai pad see ew to Japanese nigiri sushi, many of the dishes we know and love just wouldn't taste the same without soy sauce.
But not all bottles of this essential dark, savory condiment are created equal, with a huge variety of flavors and brands available...