A healthy gut is a vital factor that defines healthy wellbeing. There are groups of good and bad bacteria living inside the intestine, fighting against each other to control your health. It creates a microbiome that is regulated by both of them. A balance is a must to keep the biome healthy. If bad bacteria […]
The Unique Interplay Behind Food Cravings
Food cravings have been experienced by most everyone and are fairly common. There are cases, however, in which intense food cravings are unwanted and become intrusive. Giving in to cravings from time to time is no big deal, but when these become uncontrollable, it can lead to overeating and excess weight-gain (Myers Et al., 2018). […]
The Truth Behind Bone Broth for Sports Recovery
Also known as “stock,” bone broth has been garnering attention due to claims that consuming it enhances the body’s ability to build collagen. Collagen is a key protein in connective tissue, and is part of bones, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, and the inner and outer linings of most tissues. Specific peptides in bone broth as […]
Clarke’s Journey Part 4: Personal Training for a Life of Wellness
Clarke’s back, and he’s trying personal training! Here at CORE, our number one priority is enabling people to reach their optimal health through our community of integrative wellness. Clarke’s journey, which began with a foot injury, has resulted in an overall well-being overhaul with a multi-service approach! Arguably, the rolled ankle was a blessing in […]
Beau Knows: Fats
Everyone knows what fat is, but at the same time it’s widely misunderstood. We all know that it’s bad to eat too much or too little of it, but aren’t there different kinds of fat? what exactly does it do for the body? All of these questions and more will be answered, as always, by […]
Crave a Midnight Snack? Think Twice…
Those who experience night eating episodes, or “midnight snacks,” may just think of the phenomena as a nasty habit that they have to break or as a product of stress. But night eating can be more than just a bad habit. Many Americans, men and women, experience night eating without realizing they may actually have […]
Beau Knows: Protein Powder
Who doesn’t love a good fitness-oriented smoothie? Well, perhaps if they’re TOO healthy you might have to sacrifice some tastiness, but you’re still left with the great feeling of satisfaction from eating something healthy, quick, and convenient. A key ingredient for these is protein. 🤔The one complication though, is that there are endless different choices […]
1 Simple Solution to Increase Your Daily Fiber Intake
Most Americans do not meet the recommended daily dietary fiber recommendation of 25 to 30 grams per day. According to a post by UCSF Health, most Americans consume only about 15 grams per day — about half what we should be consuming. This is troublesome since dietary fiber from real food sources (not supplements) comes […]
3 Ways Exercise Can Promote Glucose Metabolism
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to promote health and manage chronic illnesses. The relationship between exercise and glucose metabolism, specifically, is important for everyone to know about. Athletes benefit from knowing how carbohydrates are used by the muscles to generate energy and under what circumstances. Non-athletes and those with type 2 diabetes […]
Discover the Health Benefits of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes
Health and environmental-friendly communities in the United States are urging Americans to eat more plant-based foods. Themes like meatless Mondays and one meatless meal per day are becoming more and more common. The goal here is to get people to eat more plants, which are associated with health benefits like lower blood pressure and reduced […]
