Nutrition is often taken for granted. In this day in age, we eat whatever is convenient. We eat for social reasons, we eat for business reasons - but we seldom eat for health reasons. What is nutrition? And why is it so important that we start eating for health?

Snacking smart is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle for teenagers. By making informed choices, incorporating nutrient-rich options, and adopting mindful eating habits, teens can fuel their bodies and minds effectively. 

Meal preparation is the easiest way to eat well in a timely and cost-effective way. However, most do not know where to begin. Here are a few basic steps to get you started on your healthy meal prep journey!

Listening to your stomach is an important skill that requires mindfulness, patience, and a genuine curiosity about your body's signals. By tuning in, you can foster a healthier relationship with food, prevent overeating, and address potential digestive concerns. 

The scientific importance of drinking water transcends the simple act of quenching thirst. It is a conductor of cellular harmony, temperature regulation, nutrient transportation, detoxification, joint lubrication, cognitive function, and pH balance. 

You may know that too much sugar can cause cavities, and that you must brush your teeth twice a day. There is a lot more to the relationship between food and what enables you to eat food, however. 

In my time writing as a journalist and blogger, I’ve found that the hardest part of writing a compelling article is finding an interesting topic (at least, when you aren’t fixing to make a profit). After all, there’s only so much fluff that you can add onto a boring topic, plus you’ll just be wasting the reader’s time in the end. So when I saw this Consumer Reports article about lead in Lunchables, one of the most popular “instant lunches” for kids, appear on my feed, I shot my boss a text to let her know that this article was as good as done. Though, as I looked more into this, I found something morbidly interesting; the lead isn’t the worst part.

I’m half-certain every kid born in the 2000s has this image floating around in the back of their brain. It’s like a sleeper agent lying in wait; something you forget about until you see it for the first time in a decade and all the terrible memories of elementary school P.E. class come flooding back. The musty room, the pacer test, your glasses falling off your face and having another kid step on them while everyone’s doing burpees; I’ve never forgiven you all these years Ryan, you wretch. I don’t CARE if you’re “sorry” or if it “was an accident”; I’ll take my revenge one of these days, just you wait.

I’m going to be honest with this one- this article isn’t urgent or pressing in the slightest. Why did I write it, then? Well, because it’s fun to know things! For all the doom and gloom surrounding health and wellness, it’s nice to read about something that’s NOT life-threatening for a change. This article was originally just meant to be about Tylenol, but I ended up finding some other weird tidbits in my research, and I couldn’t just leave them out of my writing. Also, if I don’t meet my word quota, my boss will throw me into the sun and make me write about lead for all eternity. So, consider this a series of “mini-articles” that aren’t deep or urgent enough to suit a full write-up, but still fun to bring up at the dinner table.

Ah, summer. A time of joy aplenty for students young and old to enjoy freedom in the blazing sun. Or, if you’re like me, a time for rotting, languishing, decaying; you get the idea. Though, regardless of which camp you fall in, as the heat rises and people get out and about, you should always remember one thing: stay hydrated. Sure, this seems like common sense, but you might find it’s even more important than you think!

Proteins are the main component of your muscles, accounting for 80% of muscle mass. Your body is dependent on proteins and needs them in order to perform crucial processes to keep you healthy and alive. Proteins are involved in almost every cellular function, and are needed for growth, hormone production, energy, and more. To preserve healthy muscle mass and encourage muscle growth, it is essential to eat a diet that is high in protein. 

Eating habits play an important role in the overall health and well-being of children and teenagers as we grow and develop. Establishing healthy eating habits during this time can set the foundation for a lifetime of good health. In this blog, we'll explore some tips and guidelines for teens to maintain a balanced diet and make good food choices. 

Protein is one of the three macronutrients essential for a healthy diet, alongside carbohydrates and fats. It plays an important role in numerous bodily functions and offers a range of benefits, big what does that mean? 

Nutrition includes the process of the intake of food and the effects it has on a person’s health and well-being. Proper nutrition depends on the type of food a person consumes and can significantly improve a person’s health, while poor nutrition can take a toll on a person’s health. Understanding nutrition is crucial to maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle.

A mukbang is a food ASMR video where people tend to eat an absurd amount of food in one sitting that is usually extremely messy. Mukbang's tend to be with food from fast food restaurants such as, tacobell, wingstop, canes, etc. The word “mukbang” is a korean word that means “eating show.” That essentially sums up what mukbangs are. 

I’m sure you’ve been in the supermarket shopping and as you’re deciding what to buy, you see aisles upon aisles of different foods. The huge amount of variety and different selections can make it so difficult to know which foods are nutritious and healthy and which are processed and bad for you. Fortunately, there’s an app that solves this problem effectively and efficiently. 

As more and more people turn to gluten-free diets, it is time that we discuss the pros and cons of the diet. KISS… (Keep It Simple, Stupid) So let me break it down as simplistically and directly as possible. What is Gluten? Gluten contains protein present in wheat, calendula and barley. Gluten is what gives bread its chew and is a key ingredient found in many foods, including pastas and sauces.