ObamaCare is a set of laws meant to provide greater access to healthcare to US citizens. It contains many different articles meant to focus on elements of a perceived “healthcare crisis” in the US. The main goals are to make sure more Americans are covered by health insurance, to decrease the cost of healthcare-related spending, and …
Health Insurance 101
When it comes to health insurance, making any sort of decision can be overwhelming. There are so many different numbers and bits of information to know. It’s hard to know what information is important. In this article, we’ll explain the most essential numbers for you so you can make informed insurance decisions. What is a …
Low-Carb Fruits & Vegetables
As much as we love to proclaim low carb diets, often times people don’t realize how much carbs are in fruits and vegetables. We want to go over low-carb fruits and vegetables and the right amount for your diet. Fruits Watermelon: 7.55g/100g of fruit, high in vitamin A, high water content, and a great summer …
Red Cr_ss
“Without A, B and O, we can’t save anybody,” the Red Cross says. “Each year, fewer and fewer people are donating blood.” The Red Cross has sadly announced that donors have decreased by 80,000 each year over the past four years. Whole blood donations only take about 8-10 minutes, with a recovery of 10-15 minutes …
Summer Body, Secrets to Keep the Weight Off
We all know the diets, superfoods, and weight loss programs out there, but what do we do to keep off the weight we worked so hard to get off? According to dieticians and nutritionists, these three simple rules will help significantly. Eat More Whole Foods Eat More Vegetables Eat Fewer Sugary Foods Along with these, …
Analogs? E-Cigarettes?
The new hip, millennial term “analog” refers to standard cigarettes as more and more people are using e-cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes were introduced for people to avoid inhaling burned tobacco, but people still get an unhealthy amount of nicotine and other chemicals. Studies have been finding that more people are using e-cigarettes as opposed to traditional cigarettes, …
Organic Foods
When it comes to organic foods, which ones should you actually be buying? Organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals are not allowed any antibiotics or hormones. Organic fruits, vegetables, and milk have been found to cost up to 30% more …
Mental Health Month
Mental illness is not prejudiced; anyone can be affected. May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month and we want to discuss some ways we can help alleviate some habits. 2018 is a year of #4Mind4Body which encourages people to promote healthy lifestyle changes, it’s all-encompassing in terms of mental and physical health These small …
E.Coli Updates
It has been reported that the E.Coli outbreak source has still not been identified. Twenty-five states have fallen ill, with over one hundred people sick and hospitalized. The CDC warns, “Do not eat or buy romaine lettuce unless you can confirm it is not from the Yuma, Arizona, growing region.” The issue we see is …
BCAAS and Why You Should Add Them To Your Diet
BCAAs stands for branched chain amino acids, consisting of the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. As intermittent fasting has become a popular trend and preferred diet, consider taking BCAAs before workouts to help your body repair muscles faster. BCAAs are naturally in whey protein, milk, and animal proteins such as chicken, beef, and turkey. …