HEALTHY LIVING

The Top 5 Nutrients for the Brain

Your brain is hungry for nutrition. Even though this organ makes up only 2% of your body's weight, it gobbles up 20% of its calories. If you'd like to stay sharper, faster and more focused, these five nutrients for the brain can help.

7 Tips for Healthy Halloween Treats

"Healthy" and "Halloween" aren't words you usually find in the same sentence. But Halloween doesn't have to be all about candy and chocolate. The real seasonal trick is balance. By swapping in nourishing Halloween treats for some of the typical goodies, you can join in on the fun and nourish your body at the same time.

What Are Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are molecules that are critical to both your body's hydration levels and cellular function. Given their direct relationship with the body’s muscle and brain functioning, many people increase their intake of electrolytes when working out or playing sports. But what is the function of electrolytes in everyday use? 

Nutrition & Hydration Tips from Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jeannette Jenkins

Are you thinking of starting an exercise regimen? That’s great! But don’t forget nutrition and hydration. We know. Life is hectic. It is hard to find time to exercise and eat right. But for optimal health, if you can carve out some time for a quick workout, there are simple ways to ensure that you are also eating correctly. We set out to answer three questions you may have while starting a new program. We asked Jennette Jenkins, fitness trainer and one of the nation’s leading healthy lifestyle coaches about why it is essential to prioritize nutrition and hydration. 

6 Ways to Maximize Nutrition

Nutrition and health go together. After all, it's food that fuels every cell in your body and supports your muscles for strength. Optimizing your diet to maximize your health doesn’t have to be difficult. By focusing on a variety of foods and nutrients, you can help support your strength, and energy.

Rejuvenate Muscle Health: 4 Things You Didn't Know About Your Muscles

They get you out of bed each morning, power playtime with your kids and carry you across race-day finish lines. But as much as you use your muscles, there's a lot about them that you probably don't know — yet.