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All About Hormones: How they Function to Keep You Healthy

If your circulatory system is a superhighway, your hormones are some of the most important traffic traveling those critical thoroughfares. Likening hormones to cars shows these complex molecules as simply vehicles. And that’s exactly what they are. Hormones are constantly driving through your internal highways to transport messages and signals between your body systems and organs.… Read More

One Week Jumpstart Program: Weight Loss Study Findings

Study shows: 4.5 lbs loss, -5% systolic, -15-20% cholesterol and more Read More

Fecal Fundamentals: Learn What Your Poop Says About Your Health

The first part of the digestive story receives the most fawning attention. Everyone likes a beginning, and eating is a winning topic. The grinding, churning breakdown of digestion makes for an industrial middle section. Then there’s the end. “Waste is expelled.” But everyone is a digestive magician whose failsafe trick is turning delicious food into poop. It’s… Read More

Seasonal Eating: Summer Edition

In today’s world, you can find just about any food in stores year-round. And while there are certainly benefits to the widespread distribution of produce—like being able to make avocado toast on any given Sunday of the year (YUM!)—these food distribution networks have also had other unintended consequences, some good, some bad. One such consequence… Read More

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

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

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

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 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 Portion Guide & Plate

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 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

Vitamin D and Immunity: How Vitamin D Supports Immune Health

4 Examples of How Vitamin D Supports Immune Health Read More

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

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

Electrify Your Water with Electrolytes

You’re a hard-working, multi-tasking, go-getter who knows that proper nutrition is key to your daily success. You crave the kind of fuel that will power you to achieve your goals. So make sure your hydration is also up to the challenge. Hydrate with the mighty minerals of an electrolyte replacement drink to make an energizing… Read More

A Healthy Breakfast, A Healthy Start

After a good night’s rest, you’re recharged and ready to take on a new day. It’s important to fuel your body with the energy it needs to get work done. Eating a healthy breakfast is your best bet and sets you up for your entire day ahead. Even if you aren’t hungry in the morning,… Read More