Need a quick fix after an intense workout? Whipping up the perfect protein smoothie blend will boost your mood and fuel your tired muscles. If your smoothies aren’t satisfying your stomach and your body, you might want to try these… read more
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Why Is It So Important to Eat a Healthy Breakfast?
We all know the old saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” In my nutrition practice, I find close to 50% of patients are non-breakfast eaters. Some are adamant about their refusal to eat a healthy breakfast… read more
Local Spots to Workout in Gainesville (That Aren’t the Gym!)
Did you know that sunshine can stimulate your body to release the feel-good hormone serotonin? For many of us, our jobs require us to be inside all day, and it is amazing what a little fresh air can do for… read more
Make Valentine’s Day A Heart Healthy Holiday
Valentine’s Day is obviously healthy for your love life, but have you ever considered how it could be healthy for your heart? Feeling your heart flutter and soar when you see your significant other is definitely indicative of a healthy… read more
Discover the Power Behind Taking a Nap
We have all experienced that late afternoon slump. You start to lose focus, feel a bit groggy and need a little pick me up to get through the day. Taking a nap can not only give you an energy boost,… read more
How to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Without a heart, blood wouldn’t be pumped throughout the body. The blood wouldn’t provide the essential nutrients and oxygen needed to function. Waste would build up in our bodies. The state of our hearts is part of living a healthy… read more
Discover the Benefits of Green Tea
It’s no secret that tea can have amazing benefits for you and that every type of tea has something different to offer. However, if you want the tea that will give you an abundance of nutrients in one gulp, you… read more
Pre and Post Workout Nutrition
Food and beverage serve as fuel for the body. The types of food, quality of food, nutrients consumed, amount, and timing all work together for the perfect equation that fuels the body to complete everyday tasks as well as specific… read more
Find Out Why You Should Try Water Aerobics
The term water aerobics has gotten a bad rep, constantly coming off as an easy exercise performed in the shallow end of the pool. However, water aerobics applies to several different water activities that increase your breathing and heart rate… read more
7 Healthier New Year’s Resolutions for 2024
The new year is nearly upon us, and with it comes a fresh start. So many people use this time to set goals and resolutions, but oftentimes, those resolutions are so broad that they are almost unattainable. If you are… read more
