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How to Choose a Healthier Salad Dressing or Dip

How to Choose a Healthier Salad Dressing or Dip

Most store-bought dressings are loaded with added sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavorings those can take away from the potential health benefits of your salads and veggies.  How to Choose a Healthier Salad Dressing or Dip Read The Labels Say NO to Fat-Free Healthy fats are good for us and research shows pairing a salad with… Read More

Reducing the Negative Health Effects of Air Pollution

Reducing the Negative Health Effects of Air Pollution

Take a deep breath. It’s a good idea for your mental health. But when the air isn’t clean, should you feel great about breathing deeply? How does air pollution impact your health? The simple answer is that air pollution is a major human health concern and is a risk factor for several health conditions. The… Read More

9 Fun and Interesting Facts About Cortisol

9 Fun and Interesting Facts About Cortisol

Stress is a fact of life and so is cortisol—your constant companion during stressful situations. Cortisol is there for brief stressors, like when you wake up late and have to rush to work. And cortisol is with you when stress is more long term, like when you are dealing with a chronic illness. There’s a… Read More

Metabolism+ — Helping Healthy Weight Happen

Metabolism+ — Helping Healthy Weight Happen

Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t always require weight loss. But for many adults, shedding a few pounds to maintain a healthy weight is the first stop on the road to wellness. The natural metabolism optimizers in USANA Metabolism+ support your mission to reach and maintain your ideal weight.* Read More

Delicious Deviled Eggs

Delicious Deviled Eggs

A Snack Advantage One large egg has 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, and just 2 grams of saturated fat. While some people worry that egg yolks are admittedly high in cholesterol (about 200 mg per large egg) and they don’t eat them, much of today’s research suggests that saturated fat is the real culprit in raising blood… Read More

Healthy Hydration – How Your Body Uses Water

Healthy Hydration – How Your Body Uses Water

You eat to fuel your life. But your body needs more than the energy and nutrients in your diet.  It also needs water to survive. Healthy hydration is required for your body to reach its full potential. And while healthy eating may look different for each individual, water is a universal requirement. There’s no question… Read More

High Performance Lotion + Sun Protection

High Performance Lotion + Sun Protection

Hydrate and Protect with Celavive® Protective Day Cream and Lotion Hydrate and protect your delicate facial skin with nourishing moisturizers and a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen. You want to put your best face forward every day. But, dry or dehydrated skin can look dull and lifeless. Fortunately, the right moisturizer can help reveal your complexion’s natural… Read More

7 MYTHS ABOUT NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

7 MYTHS ABOUT NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

When talking about health and wellness, there’s no shortage of inaccurate information—particularly when it comes to nutritional supplements. But with so much coming at you from friends, colleagues, and Internet “experts,” how can you separate fact from fiction? Let’s check out some widely accepted supplement myths, cut through the white noise, and then get to… Read More

Chicken Greek Salad in a Jar

Chicken Greek Salad in a Jar

Chicken Greek Salad in a Jar Salads in a jar are great for meal prep. Once made, they can store for 3-4 days making meals so easy. And you can make any size you desire from full meal salad (above), to a smaller side salad. The bonus is you can create any type of salad… Read More

Handy Healthy Portion Guide

Handy Healthy Portion Guide

Maintaining a healthy diet is a balancing act. You need to consider both what you’re eating and how much. This is key to your weekly meal prep day. Start by rethinking the way you fill your plate: use a smaller plate when you dish up meals; include the right proportions; and dish up vegetables and… Read More

Meal Prep Like a Boss

Meal Prep Like a Boss

Meal Prep Like a Boss If the holiday season has left you with a little less space in your pants and a little more slump in your step, it’s time to make the switch to eat better this year. A healthier eating plan can help you feel more energized, improve your skin’s appearance, fend off… Read More

10 Tips About How to Safely Use Essential Oils

10 Tips About How to Safely Use Essential Oils

Some days just stink. Whether you mean that literally or metaphorically, turning to the soothing aromas of essential oils is a good choice. The intense fragrances of popular scents can help sweep away the feelings of frustration gathered throughout your day and replace them with a sense of serenity and calm. But before you started on… Read More

Seeking Scent Serenity: The Benefits and Science of Aromatherapy

Seeking Scent Serenity: The Benefits and Science of Aromatherapy

Each aroma your nose encounters sends your brain scurrying into action. Good smells may prompt a mental escape to a familiar location or pleasant memory with the accompanying calming feelings. But bad odors could send you spinning on your heels for a different kind of retreat. These powerful reactions are the result of hard-won experiences… Read More

Welcome to Active Nutrition

Welcome to Active Nutrition

You’re the only one living life in your body. Whatever your body type or fitness level, you can experience the benefits of a proper, low-glycemic diet and a healthy digestive system to activate your best self. Activate your goals with Active Nutrition. “Then, build on your healthy habits to tackle your short- and long-term goals… Read More

Build Your Knowledge About Protein and Amino Acids

Build Your Knowledge About Protein and Amino Acids

All biological organisms—including you—are essentially protein structures filled with water, and sometimes supported by bones. That’s how crucial it is. Protein is your body’s most important building block. In fact, the word protein is derived from the Greek proteios “the first quality,” or from protos “first.” It’s estimated the human body contains over two million proteins. The total number… Read More

3 TIPS FOR NEW HABITS THAT STICK

3 TIPS FOR NEW HABITS THAT STICK

It’s the final straw—the one that broke the camel’s back—and it’s time for change. Perhaps you’re craving a new diet, feel energized to exercise more, or are motivated to leave your phone in another room before bed. You aim to break set cycles and try something new. And you’re empowered, ready to make a plan,… Read More

Advanced Collagen: For Beauty and Beyond

Advanced Collagen: For Beauty and Beyond

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, found in the bones, muscles, skin, and tendons. It is the substance that holds the body together. Collagen For Beauty Your beauty rituals might vary throughout your life. But one constant you should always aim for is a healthy, vibrant complexion. Healthy skin is beautiful… Read More

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