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Nutrition

Should You Take Probiotics?

When you see or hear the word bacteria, you most probably think of the harmful microorganisms that wreak havoc in our bodies. After all, much of our daily routine involves getting rid of bad bacteria—from washing our hands with antibacterial soap, to cleaning our homes with disinfectants. Rarely do we think about good bacteria—the kind that our bodies actually need, the kind that actually live inside our bodies.

That’s right—our bodies are teeming with trillions of microorganisms. The plethora of microbes in the human body is most often referred to as the gut microbiome, and it is essential to our overall health.

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Monday Meditation: How To Practice Mindful Eating

For most of us, mealtime is just another item in our daily to-do list. And on particularly busy or stressful days, it’s easy to forget to eat altogether.

However, practicing mindful eating can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve your relationship with food, and promote better digestion. Below is a quick mindful eating exercise that you can try the next time you sit down for a meal. [Read more…] about Monday Meditation: How To Practice Mindful Eating

3 Easy Dinner Meals That Help Sleep

Common wisdom was that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. That has been questioned in recent times and challenged in a lot of ways. Today, many people are more interested in the last meal of the day and how it might impact their sleep. Sleep has taken center stage with a lot of people who are finally starting to realize just how important it is and how much it plays a role in restoring our health and making us more productive. A great meal, a sleep routine, and a quality mattress may be the perfect recipe for a food night’s sleep. [Read more…] about 3 Easy Dinner Meals That Help Sleep

Boost Your Mental Health By Choosing the Right Types of Food

Your body can benefit from healthy eating in a variety of ways. For starters, it can give you more energy and help you maintain a healthy weight. While most people understand why it’s important to eat nutritious meals, some don’t understand that making the right food choices can boost their mental health. This includes eating food that is rich in vitamins and minerals. Fortunately, there is great tasting food that can enhance your mental health and mitigate cognitive issues. Let’s look at several examples. [Read more…] about Boost Your Mental Health By Choosing the Right Types of Food