Ten Ways to Reduce Stress

Ten Ways to Reduce Stress It seems that now more than ever, many Americans are too stressed out. With work, family, and the economy, it can become easy to feel overwhelmed and consumed by even the smallest of tasks. Constantly exposing yourself to stressful situations takes not only a mental toll, but can be physically taxing on your body. With increased stress comes an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and even cancer. But the impact of stress doesn’t stop there—emotional stress depletes nutrient levels and demands 3x the amount of nutrients. We can’t eat 3 times as much, so what are some ways you can add extra…

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Understanding the Obesity Crisis

Where are you in Understanding the Obesity Crisis? The secondary area to examine is the role of fat, sugar, and current solutions. Over the past few decades, as obesity rates began to climb, many started questioning why this was happening and what factors were driving the increase in weight-related issues. This led to a major debate in the mid-20th century, known as the “Keys vs. Yudkin” debate. Two Theories in Understanding the Obesity Crisis Ancel Keys, an American physiologist and nutritionist, was one side of the debate. He believed that fat was the main culprit behind the rise in obesity and other health issues. His stance was that…

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