Portion sizes have evolved over the years. For example, in the 1980’s a bagel was 3 inches wide. Fast forward to today’s standard bagel size, which is twice as wide. It’s not just bagels, but restaurant serving sizes are misleading people to eat past the point of fullness. It’s important to know the difference between […]
Essential Nutrients for Strong Bones
Many nutrients play a role in strong bone health, such as calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium. If you eat a healthy diet (with a variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins), you’ll get enough of most nutrients to keep your bones strong, healthy, and functioning well. But some nutrients […]
Anti-Aging Foods for a Healthy Glow
Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels We all know eating a balanced diet full of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein is key in maintaining a healthy body, but did you know there are certain foods that help promote healthy aging? Foods rich in nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, and magnesium have been shown […]