by Health Loft | Oct 17, 2023 | Lifestyle, Nutrition
For most people a good workout involves pushing yourself a little harder to get a little stronger. After you exercise, the body goes about its recovery process to heal and grow muscle. This recovery cycle is critical to your muscle improvement and the building of...
by Health Loft | Oct 17, 2023 | Lifestyle, Nutrition
Feeling blue? Turns out the saying “you are what you eat” is actually true when it comes to the relationship with the food you consume and how you feel. Nearly 1 in 5 adults, or around 46.6 million people, in the United States live with some level of mental illness. A...
by Health Loft | Oct 17, 2023 | Lifestyle, Nutrition
What is fiber? Dietary fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate found in plants. Dietary fibers include cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, lignin, gums, B-glucans, and fructans. The amount of fiber in a particular plant depends on which part you eat (leaf, root, stem),...
by Health Loft | Oct 17, 2023 | Lifestyle, Nutrition
What is considered a “fad” diet? Have you ever seen the words keto, paleo, or whole 30 diet as you are scrolling through your social media feed? These eating styles or diet plans – what we call “fad diets”- may seem like harmless plans to achieve a healthier...
by Health Loft | Oct 17, 2023 | Lifestyle, Nutrition
More and more people are experiencing allergic reactions and being diagnosed with food allergies every single day. Food allergies and intolerances can be a complicated issue. That is why it is important to know how to distinguish between these two terms. Food...
