Calcium: Essential for Health
How Much Calcium Do We Need Per Day?
The recommended daily intake of calcium varies by age and gender:
- Adults (19-50 years): 1,000 mg per day
- Women over 50: 1,200 mg per day
- Men over 70: 1,200 mg per day
- Pregnant/Breastfeeding women: 1,000 mg per day
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Distinguishing Cold & Burnout Symptoms
You may recognized the signs and symptoms of colds but what about BURNOUT?
Recognizing Cold Symptoms and What to Do
Common Cold Symptoms:
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Mild headache or body aches
- Fatigue
- Low-grade fever
- Watery eyes ...
Healthy Snack Ideas for Adults & Kids
"Snacking smart is like fueling up a race car—just the right boost to keep you going strong without slowing you down!"
Incorporating a healthy snack in your day can help you Nourish to Flourish especially when you choose...
Healthy Ways to Cook for One
Here’s a comprehensive guide on cooking healthy meals for one, transforming snacks into balanced meals, batch cooking tips, and ways to enhance the nutritional value of prepared meals like soup:
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Plan and Prep Ahead:
- Batch Cooking: Prepare larger...
Understanding Digestion and How to Improve It
Digestion is the process by which our bodies break down food into nutrients, which are then absorbed and used for energy, growth, and cell repair. The digestive process begins in the mouth and continues through the stomach, small intestine, and large...
Alcohol Safety Levels, Nutrition & Calories
From Cocktails to Mocktails....let's talk calories and nutrients.
Alcohol Consumption Guidelines
- Moderate Drinking: The Dietary Guidelines for North Americans defines moderate drinking as up to...
- 1 drink per day for women and 1-2 drinks...
Vitamin C: Overview and Importance
If vitamins received awards, vitamin C would win for the most popular nutrient taken as a supplement alongside multivitamins. From skin health to immune health to healing you from the inside out. There is good reason that vitamin C has become well known...
