Benefits of Coloring for Adults

Benefits of Coloring for Adults

We have all been pondering at the book aisle at some point and have seen intricate coloring books for adults — and maybe just shrugged it off. Or maybe you’re like me and have three incomplete coloring books laying around with a plethora of coloring supplies. It...
Introduction to Macronutrients

Introduction to Macronutrients

Macronutrients explain how our body gains energy through the food that we eat. Macronutrients are broken up into three parts: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Discovered by Justus von Liebig in the 1860s, he opened the doors to other nutritionists and chemists around...
Antioxidant-Rich Foods

Antioxidant-Rich Foods

First and foremost, what exactly are antioxidants?  According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.” Adding onto this: “Examples of...
Effects of Too Much Sodium

Effects of Too Much Sodium

The FDA recommends that the average adult should consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day; however, reports from them say that the average person eats around 3,400 mg a day. To put this into another perspective—2,300 mg is equal to one teaspoon of table salt....