Sugar, it’s an energy-rich food that’s relatively easy to obtain from the natural environment. It burns fast and hot in the body producing an energy kick which we pay for with a crash later on. As a species, we’ve developed a pretty unhealthy relationship with sugar. As a hot burning cellular fuel, it wreaks havoc […]
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Lack of Sleep Leads to Alzheimer’s and Brain Damage
Nowadays, it seems like no one gets a solid eight hours of sleep. Though sleep scientists agree those in the prime of their life do not always require eight hours of sleep, eight hours is essential for the young as well as the elderly. If you do not sleep enough you run the risk of […]
The 7 Menu Items Dietitians Stick to at McDonalds
While it’s easy to strive for a healthy, all-encompassing diet, our busy lives don’t always allow for a home-cooked entree at every meal. When you’re constantly on the go and craving fast food you can still find options that won’t wreck your diet. Dieticians recommend the following items when dining at McDonald’s to help keep […]