photo by Lukas on Pexels Food takes a journey before hitting your plate. Going from the shelves, to your cart, to your cupboard, it is important to take extra steps in preventing foodborne illnesses. Learning how to properly prepare and store food, as well as know when to throw it away, will help keep you […]
Protect your Lungs from Unhealthy Air
As the wildfires carry on destroying precious communities and vegetation, what is it doing to our lungs? According to numerous studies, they have repeatedly shown that increased outdoor air levels of fine particulate matter correspond to hospitalizations for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary exacerbation, and other serious health problems. Both long-term exposure […]
Metabolism 101
Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes in your body. The faster your metabolism, the more calories your body needs. Metabolism is the reason some people can eat a lot without gaining weight, while others seem to need less to accumulate fat. The speed of your metabolism is commonly known as metabolic rate. There are […]