When most people think of food allergies, peanuts, shellfish and dairy are usually the first foods that come to mind. They’re certainly among the most well-known, but they’re far from the only culprits. Today, more than 33 million Americans are… read more
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The Role of Electrolytes and How to Stay Hydrated
Current wellness trends suggest that everyone needs an electrolyte supplementation. Products are flooding the market promising better hydration, improved performance, energy and focus. While good hydration helps with everything from exercise to brain health, water, electrolytes and certain foods can… read more
Summer’s Hidden Health Danger is Right on Your Table!
When temperatures reach their peak in the summertime, it’s usually synonymous with more backyard barbecues, dips in the pool and weekend road trips. But there’s something else you may encounter this season: heat-induced health dilemmas. Bug bites, dehydration, summer colds… read more
Raw or Cooked? How to Get the Most Nutrition From Your Produce
We often hear that fruits and vegetables in their raw form are nutritionally superior to cooked produce. But how much truth is behind this claim? The answer is that it varies among different types of vegetables and fruits. In some vegetables and fruits… read more
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated This Summer
Florida’s forecast for the next three months is pretty predictable — hot, hot, hot, humid and really hot! You are ready with sunscreen to prevent burns and bug spray to prevent bites, but what about water to prevent dehydration? Here… read more
3 Ways To Get Glowing Summer Skin
Summer is coming quick, and I think we are all ready for a little fun in the sun. Each year, summer brings longer, hotter days, and air conditioning becomes non negotiable. With the constant switch between indoors and outdoors to… read more
Understanding Your Health History
Have you ever noticed that every time you go to the doctor you are required to fill out a long family history questionnaire? Many people don’t know the details of their family’s health but this can be incredibly useful for staying… read more
The “Healthy” Travel Foods Most Likely to Make You Sick
When traveling internationally, plenty of people try to make healthier food choices. Think fresh fruit, salads, smoothies, lightly cooked seafood — what you think sounds like the "safe" option compared with fried or processed foods we see a lot of… read more
Learn More About Electrolyte Sports Drinks
Whenever I go to the gym, I’m amazed by the number of people I see chugging large electrolyte drinks, such as Gatorade, while they exercise. Usually, the number can be pretty staggering. I mean, can you truly be a Gator… read more
24 Easy Ways to Conquer Calories
If telling people we “don’t have time” or we “don’t enjoy exercising” burned calories, gyms and fitness centers would cease to exist. We’re busy. We’re tired. We don’t want to expend the morsel of energy we have left on a… read more