The average American consumes 300 - 400 calories of sugar per day. This is 100 - 200% more sugar than we should have. Our diets can be killed by sugar not just because of all the extra sweets that we eat but because of all the sugar that gets added to everyday foods.
Read MoreCarbohydrates are not unhealthy for us, even though there are many nutritionist and trainers out there who say that they are. The unhealthy part is how we pair over consumption of the wrong types of carbohydrates with too little activity.
The bad carbohydrate cycle starts when we over eat carbohydrates quickly.
Read MoreOur brains are so easily programmed by some things (they were probably designed that way) and other things are much more of a fight to program into our thinking. Part of what we do at Abundant Strength is help you understand what better health means, what changes to make towards that better health, and teach you how to use your strength to make those changes.
Read MoreIf you have not noticed, the brain is a powerful thing. The more we know about it and furthermore understand its ways, the more we can shape our lives to get the outcomes that we want. But to know what to do is not good enough, we need to also understand it.
Read MoreFood scientists have been developing and modifying foods for years now to appeal to our taste buds and our brain. They add in unnecessary ingredients that can make our brain light up like we are on drugs from the serotonin and dopamine.
Don’t be manipulated by these food scientists!
Read MoreSerotonin and Dopamine play important roles in our brain. These chemicals can make it hard to make wise eating choices. Understanding how serotonin and dopamine work can do wonders for creating a healthy lifestyle. Especially when trying to lose weight.
Read MorePeople usually can be classified as those that move all day long and those who sit all day but workout. Both these types of people burn calories during the day. But surprisingly enough....
Read MoreSetting out to make a change in life is hard. It takes concentration, effort and desire. But it also takes the right plan. . .
Acknowledging connections in events and habits is the first step in stopping them. Self-monitoring is a vital part of becoming healthier and achieving your goals. Consistent tracking, even if inaccurate, greatly improves effectiveness of a healthy life including weight control.
Read MorePeople have all different types of sleep habits. Some stay out late and others wake up early. The number one thing you can do is find a schedule that works for you and keep it. The more our bodies keep a rhythm, the better they will be at rewarding us with better sleep and more energy during the day.
Read MoreGetting good sleep gets harder and harder to do as we age. Unmet sleep needs of the elderly elevate their risk of many mental and physical disorders. Getting a good night's sleep is one of the best things we can do for our health, physically and mentally.
Read MoreHave you ever heard that Intermittent fasting without exercise is the best way to lose weight? or that Exercise is only worth it if you go hard? We are debunking 10 common fallacies believed about living a healthy life.
Read MoreLearning what proper portion size for each food is a useful tool in nutrition. It is an understandable way to approach eating the right amount. Often times we do not have scales for weighing out food, measuring cups or other tools at our disposal to help us measure the suggested portion size. Most people do not or will not take the time to measure with such accuracy anyway. Therefore, understanding these simple ways of knowing how much of each food to eat and how the portions relate to each other can take you a long way towards eating the right amount of food.
Read MoreFor most people, staying on a tight schedule is not realistic, but we can manage what we do in order to stay on top of our health throughout life’s many moments. So when you find yourself in that place, this is how to get back.
Read MoreWe are made up of mostly water! Being well hydrated is an easy habit to form that can have a huge impact on your life.
Being at your best psychologically means staying alert and clear minded. Keeping up with your hydration does wonders for your thought process and mood.
Read MoreOne of the most common health conditions that goes unnoticed or dealt with is hypertension, that is why it has been given the name the “silent killer.” Hypertension is when the pressure inside the arteries is too high. Where the opposite, too low blood pressure, is called hypotension. Surprisingly, nearly one in every three people in the US are affected by it! Yet, unsurprisingly people rarely deal with it until it severely impacts their quality of life.
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