Valentine’s day is around the corner, and one of the most common ways to celebrate it is by having a meal with your special someone or with friends or family! Valentine’s day is the perfect day to enjoy heart-healthy foods like dark chocolate, berries, salmon, nuts,...
Whether you enjoy grocery shopping in person or are a fan of utilizing grocery shopping apps, one thing we can all agree on is that we all love getting a good deal while we keep our refrigerator and pantry stocked! In these trying times where prices...
Do you often find yourself experiencing an afternoon energy slump at 2 or 3 p.m.? You know—the brain fog sets in, your attention is wandering and your focus has completely disappeared? In today’s fast-paced world many of us have a lot on our plate and are...
2021 is slowly coming to an end which means it’s time to reflect on this past year and make some goals for the new year! Let’s start by thinking about what went well this year! Even if you didn’t achieve perfection in terms of your 2021...
We often hear about prioritizing hydration in the hot summer months, but hydration is just as important in the cold winter months as well! How can we make sure we are staying well hydrated during winter? Here are some ways to get more water into our...
Tea is known to have numerous benefits! However, not all teas are the same. For example, white and green tea are from the same plant (Camellia sinensis) but differ in processing. White tea is from leaves that are harvested in the initial stage of bud...
Panax ginseng or ginseng is a very popular medicinal plant cultivated in Asia. Panax comes from a Greek word that means “all-healing”. But why? Since ancient times, this plant was believed to help regulate body function, prolong life, and have neuroprotective functions. Let’s explore some of the research: Anti-inflammation Panax...
Elderberry (Sanbusus nigra L.) is a medicinal herb that originated from Brazil, Its fruits are very small in size with a dark violet to black color. Nutrition Profile These tiny berries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Here is a quick summary of their nutritional components: ...
Caffeine and Ashwagandha: A dynamic duo found in FIT that gives you the best of both worlds! Caffeine is the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance in the world and an average American adult consumes about 173 mg per day (~1 strong espresso coffee). However, some may...
Are you aware of the sneaky calorie sources that you may be consuming in your day-to-day life? What are some sneaky calorie sources? Let’s look at ketchup as an example, ketchup is mostly just tomatoes right? Well, sort of! Ketchup is certainly fine in moderation but...