Tag: nutrition

Balancing Your Plate with Protein

First things first, why is protein so important? Well, it’s basically like the superhero of macronutrients! Protein helps repair and build muscle tissue, regulates your metabolism, keeps you feeling full and satisfied, and supports a healthy immune system. So, it’s pretty essential to make sure you’re getting enough of it […]

 

Recommended Nutrition Smartphone Apps

I reviewed numerous nutrition apps and found the best ones that will help you meet your goals. The following apps are all free, have 3.5-5.0 stars, and for both iOS and Android. My TOP 5 Recommendations are: MyNetDiary If you want to lose weight, MyNetDiary is for you! It is […]

 

Zinc for the Common Cold?

How do you deal with the common cold? I’m always looking for ways to prevent it, shorten the length, or lessen the symptoms. I looked through research studies to investigate if zinc helps with colds! The Common Cold As most of us know, it is not feasible to fully prevent […]

 

Herbal & Dietary Supplements: Are They Safe?

Herbal and dietary supplements are very popular due to their health claims but beware! In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements. Supplements are not even required to be quality tested. However, the annual sales of dietary supplements exceed $36 billion in the United […]