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Frequently Asked Questions

Eating healthily is essential, but it can be grueling to know where to begin. There are an array of changes that can be made when on your journey to healthy eating. These changes can include being mindful of what you eat, avoiding processed foods, eating more veggies, limiting sugar, and crowding out cravings.

Start slow in making adjustments and find ways to set yourself up for success. If you are having difficulty eating healthy, find a health provider or mental health professional for guidance and support.

There are so many different types of diets and trends of how to eat, and each one claims to be the best! Keto, Vegan, Mediterranean, Paleo, Anti-inflammatory, DASH, Flexitarian- to name a few.

The truth is- the right way to eat depends on you. We are all bio-individual and what’s right for one person may be wrong for another. It’s important to know and listen to your body, understand your health issues and learn what works for you.

Whatever your age, there’s strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers.

Being physically active can also improve your brain health, help manage weight, strengthen bones and muscles, improve your mood, promote better sleep, enhance your sex life, and boost your energy!

Most people have been taught that losing weight is a matter of cutting calories. The principle of “calories in, calories out” has often been emphasized in traditional dieting. It turns out, experts are learning that this antiquated strategy is quite misleading. The truth is even diligent calorie calculations don’t always permit consistent results. How your body burns calories depends on a number of components, including the type of food you eat, your body’s metabolism, and even your gut microbiome. You can eat the exact same number of calories as another individual, yet have totally different outcomes when it comes to your weight. Each person’s body is unique and will have different needs. So instead of focusing on counting calories, focus on what’s more important – your quality of food, stress management, including daily physical activity, and mindfulness.
Sleep is as important for optimal health as diet and exercise. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health. Not getting enough quality sleep regularly raises the risk of many diseases and disorders. These range from heart disease and stroke to obesity and dementia. Sleep deprivation also causes increased risk of accidents and injuries, a decline in cognitive function and a rise in irritability, anger, and anxiety. When you are getting consistent quality sleep, you will have a boost in energy, a stronger immune system, heightened alertness, creativity, and focus, increased libido, and an improved mental state. This is because so many crucial activities occur during the sleep state. All your internal organs rest and recover, the hormones that help regulate appetite control, growth, metabolism, and stress are released, plus our memory consolidates allowing for the formation and storage of new memories, which is essential for learning new information.

Resources

Dr. Hyman's Blog - "Food isn't like medicine, it is medicine, and it's our number one tool for creating the vibrant health we deserve."

Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress

Stop counting calories and focus on whole foods to lose weight and get healthier, says scientist

Recipe: Kale Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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