Keeping your brain health in tip-top shape is as crucial as maintaining your physical fitness, or perhaps even more so! Think of your brain as the command center for your entire body. It helps you process thoughts, memories, feelings and actions. If your brain isn’t functioning properly, you may run the risk of experiencing some…

Nearly every day after high school, I would take the 10-minute drive to my closest Panera Bread and order a different combination from their “Pick 2” menu as my late lunch. I’m still a fan of the chain’s soups, salads and sandwiches to this day. When Panera reached out to me and asked if I…

Nutrition Notes Are Raspberries Good for You? Like other berries, raspberries contain a wealth of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. They’re one of the best berries for fiber, with 1 cup providing 8 grams. They’re also high in vitamin C. Eating raspberries may help relieve inflammation and support heart health and a healthy weight. Is Coconut…

“Eggs are good for you,” and “eggs are bad for you.” “Wine is good for you,” and “wine is bad for you.” “Coffee is a superfood” but also “damaging to your health.” “You should never eat saturated fat,” but “it’s really not that bad according to science.” It seems that nutritional studies are constantly contradicting one…

The Washington Post published an article “As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice” (the paywall should be down). In the article, the paper explores yet another example of an American corporation profiting from the harm they cause their customers. The piece starts by featuring Jaye Rochon, a woman who had struggled to…

Weight loss trends have been circulating for decades, ranging from fad diets to medications. This includes Ozempic, a medication intended for those with diabetes to lower their blood sugar and may also aid in weight loss.  So when a trend titled “Oatzempic” started popping up and going viral on our TikTok feeds, we immediately raised…

Adherence to fostering healthy sleep routines and nutritious eating habits. By implementing these strategies, parents can empower their children to prioritize health and well-being throughout the school year, fostering optimal growth, development, and academic success. The school serves as a fundamental environment for children’s cognitive development, social growth, and independence. However, it also presents a…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Springfield non-profit Victory Mission is giving back with its 4,000-square-foot garden, where people leaving prison and poverty can grow and eat their own food. The garden has been around since 2019 and was made possible by a partnership with Victory Mission and Springfield Community Gardens. The garden continues to expand since…

Zinc is one of the most important micronutrients essential for various bodily functions, including immunity, heart, and brain. Find out 11 health benefits of zinc for women. While your diet should be packed with several essential nutrients, zinc is one of the nutrients that you need for growth and development. It is a trace mineral,…

With spring in full swing, smoothie season is upon us—which means there are so many opportunities to add delicious, nutritious fruits to your diet. In fact, when you add the right ingredients to the mix, smoothies make one of the best options for weight loss. Certain fruits could even help to boost your metabolism so…