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Ripe apples are hanging on multiple tree branches. — When was the last time you bit into a crunchy, juicy, sweet apple? You might want to consider doing so daily. Is it truly healthy to eat an apple each day? Apples make a great addition to your daily diet as they are one of the healthiest foods you can […]

Apples Each Day

March 8, 2023 in life tagged Health Benefits / healthy eating / nutrition / prevention by Joey Hinojosa

A bushel of colorful healthy peaches is seen. — When you think of eating a healthy fruit snack, you imagine bright red apples, richly purple grapes, or vividly yellow bananas. But dark yellow peaches are another appetizing fruit with health benefits. Farmers harvest peaches from June to August, so if you have not eaten a peach recently, consider buying […]

Peach Health Benefits

August 24, 2022 in Health / life tagged Health Benefits / immune system / nutrition by Joey Hinojosa

Spinach — Super Strength Spinach is a popular leafy green vegetable with many different health benefits. You’ve likely eaten it before! I myself like the throw a handful of it into my health smoothies. Spinach has always been a favorite of mine and part of that has to do with my childhood […]

The Great Spinach Mistake

November 24, 2021 in Health / life tagged food / Health Benefits / healthy eating / history / nutrition by Cali Naughton

Food advertisements in child obesity — Food Advertisements for Unhealthy Foods Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. Food advertisements play a major role in influencing children to eat ‘fun’ foods that are usually dense in sugars and fats. We have all fallen for food advertisements from our […]

Increasing Child Obesity Through Food Advertisements

November 2, 2021 in Health / life tagged child safety / children's health / digital health / food / nutrition by Brittany Herring

Turmeric benefits — The Basics of Turmeric Many spices may have healing properties, and once consumed, can provide some incredible health benefits! Since spices are usually formed from natural herbs, plants, and seeds, there is no question as to why they have been used in many natural health remedies throughout the course of […]

Discussing The Benefits of Turmeric

October 7, 2021 in Health / life tagged Health Benefits / healthy eating / nutrition / physical health by Brittany Herring

Collagen has many health benefits. — Collagen Collagen is known for its many benefits, namely restoring the supple, smooth appearance of skin. While I fully support using collagen to improve your skin’s health and appearance, I wouldn’t be doing it justice without explaining the full range of benefits collagen has to offer. Collagen impacts our skin, […]

Collagen: Beauty & Health Benefits

August 20, 2021 in Health / life tagged beauty / Health Benefits / nutrition / pain relief / personal wellness / vitamins by Cali Naughton

ginger — Ginger has become a staple ingredient in most kitchens. But before you write off ginger as a common kitchen spice, be sure to look into its science-backed healing properties. What is ginger? Ginger is a tropical plant that was originally from Southwest Asia. The plant can grow up to 3 […]

Ginger: An Overview of the Root

August 16, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged food / Health Benefits / healthy eating / nutrition / personal wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

Feeling low? Tired? Moody? It could be because of a vitamin D deficiency! Photo by Armin Rimoldi on Pexels. — The Deal with Vitamin D Scientists estimate that over one billion people in the world are vitamin D deficient. That means that at least one-eighth of all of the people on earth are suffering from a lack of this essential vitamin. Despite the “urgent need” for vitamin D intervention worldwide, […]

Over 1 Billion People Aren’t Getting Enough Vitamin D– Are ...

June 23, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged Health Benefits / nutrition / summer / vitamins by Cristin Dickey

nutrition facts label — I can’t remember the last time I looked at the nutrition facts of my groceries while I was at the store. I usually just grab my favorite brand and move along down the aisle; however, understanding how to read the nutrition facts label could be beneficial when trying to be […]

Reading the Nutrition Facts Label

June 17, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged education / food / nutrition / shopping by Kayla Gonzalez

Japan may hold the answers for combating obesity in the United States, but it will take more than a personal overhaul to make needed changes. Photos by cottonbro on Pexels. — COVID-19 has worsened obesity worldwide… so what now? Amidst a year-long blitz of harrowing COVID-19 news, it’s not difficult to imagine that a lot of us have quite literally dropped the ball on our health regimes. I for one canceled my gym membership, retired my tennis shoes to the deepest […]

The Obesity Pandemic: The United States vs. Japan

June 14, 2021 in Health / life / Uncategorized tagged Fitness / healthy living / nutrition / public health / walking by Cristin Dickey