What is sparkling water? Is it as hydrating as noncarbonated (still) water? As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I get those questions a lot. Here’s the 4-1-1 to help clear things up. What is sparkling water? Sparkling or “seltzer water” is normal water that has been infused with carbonation in the form of CO2 and often…
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Quarantine has been a roller coaster of emotions to say the least. We’ve been sheltering in place for what feels like forever, and while we’re happy to do it because we want everyone to be healthy, summertime is really making us want to be outside. Getting fresh air is not only good for our bodies…
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Life gets busy, and sometimes it’s easy to forget that you should stay hydrated throughout the day. While no one likes to be dehydrated, trying to drink 8 glasses of water a day can seem like a lot. The great news is that there are many different and creative ways you can keep yourself hydrated…
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It’s finally summer and what does that mean? It means outdoor activities, heat and sunshine, and yes, sweating! Sweating is something that we often don’t talk about, but it’s actually such a great thing for our cells and skin, and it keeps us cool. Did you know that sweating can also help cleanse the body,…
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Whether you slept funny, you’re stressed from a long day of work, or you overdid your last exercise session, it’s common to feel neck and shoulder pain. Luckily, we have 4 stretches our in-house yogis swear by that can help alleviate some of that pain. Windowpane stretch: With both your arms behind your head, grab…
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Customized for peanut butter lovers using our new Plain & Simple Life Energizing Shake.
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Summer is one of the best times to have a barbeque in the backyard. While we enjoy the variety of foods we can grill in the outdoors, barbequed food can sometimes have significant health impacts. Here’s what you should know about grilled meats and how you can take a few steps to make your barbeque…
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Pop quiz! What is something that protects us from injury, infection, and illness and improves healing time but is also linked to cancer, diabetes, and obesity (1, 2, 3)? If you said inflammation, you are right. Let’s discuss this complex issue and five foods you can add to your daily healthy habits to protect yourself…
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Building muscle, strong bones, skin, and nails, maintaining a healthy weight, making hormones, and many other body functions are fueled by a key nutrient—protein. Protein keeps our immune systems in tip-top shape, keeps us full after a meal, allows us to absorb minerals important for bone density, and provides the amino acid building blocks of…
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Here are 6 delicious shake recipes that feature our Life Shake™. These recipes work great with either the Soy or Plant protein version of Life Shake. Take your pick or try them all! All recipes are 300 calories or less and make for a great, nutritious meal. Tropical Green Protein Smoothie Ingredients: 2 scoops Plant…
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