Cut Your Risk of Cancer

Did you know having a body mass index, or BMI of less than 25 can reduce your risk of certain cancers by more than 38%? Gallbladder, colon, and liver and pancreatic cancer are all associated with a BMI over 25 as well as diabetes.  Diabetes and BMI, together, were the cause of one in every twenty cases of these cancers. There was some good news in this study though- there was approximately a 10 year lag time between the onset of obesity and/or type II diabetes, and cancer.  That means you have

Super Foods

Super foods to incorporate into your diet What makes a food a super food?  Super foods are foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, loaded with antioxidants, and even better, taste fantastic.  When you can, it is better to get your vitamins and minerals from real food.    Blueberries.  Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, and can help fight heart disease. Research indicates they can improve brain function too! Almonds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to

Meal Prep Sunday

Five great reasons to "meal prep" on Sunday Healthy food at your fingertips.  By prepping your meals ahead of time, you will have healthy, ready to eat meals in your refrigerator.  By cutting out the "I'm tired" and the "I don't want to cook right now", you will greatly increase your chances of eating healthy this week.   Taste.  Even if you are just learning to cook or have never cooked before, meal prep recipes are all over the internet, and almost all of them taste better than takeout.

The Importance of Hydration

The importance of hydration How much water should you be drinking every day? One ounce per pound of your body weight, divided by two. Yup, you read that correctly- a half an ounce of water per pound of body weight.   It may sound like a lot of water, but consuming sufficient water will help everything from your skin to your muscles to your digestion. When you are dehydrated, the first place you may see it is in your mirror.  Well hydrated skin is softer and more supple (translation: less prone