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“New Year, New Me” – the slogan that’s almost inescapable in January often accompanies weight-loss resolutions. Did you know losing weight is one of the most common resolutions people set around this time? But did you also know it is the one that gets abandoned quickest?According to the CDC, between 1999 and 2018, obesity prevalence in the US increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. So, clearly, something needs to change in our lifestyle. However, the problem is not the weight loss goal in itself.One prob …

Stress is one of the most common complaints of the 21st century. According to the American Institute of Stress, 77% of the population experiences stress regularly, with 60% experiencing it daily. It’s safe to say this is a real epidemic.Stress isn’t all bad, though. It is a necessary part of life as it helps us be alert in times of danger.But when stress isn’t the type of danger that requires you to fight or run for your life, things start to get complicated. Especially when it turns into chroni …

The world of supplements is vast, and if you’re like most people, a bit confusing and intimidating to sort through all of the information. With approximately 29,000 supplements on the market today (just in the US) and around 1,000 more added to the mix annually (also just in the US), you’d hardly be to blame. [According to the FDA] Whether you’ve been taking supplements for years “just because” or are asking yourself whether you should be, follow our Supplement Series for an overview o …

Do you know what (most) peanut butter, pasta sauce, and breakfast cereals have in common? They all contain sugar! A lot, if not most, processed foods do.Sugar consumption has increased insanely during the last couple of centuries. Two hundred years ago, Americans ate around 2 pounds of sugar per year. Today? We're at about 152 pounds per year!What's the problem, you ask? The problem is, we've also seen an increase in metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Sugar is also nothing but empty c …

Do you know what (most) peanut butter, pasta sauce, and breakfast cereals have in common? They all contain sugar! A lot, if not most, processed foods do.Sugar consumption has increased insanely during the last couple of centuries. Two hundred years ago, Americans ate around 2 pounds of sugar per year. Today? We're at about 152 pounds per year!What's the problem, you ask? The problem is, we've also seen an increase in metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Sugar is also nothing but empty c …