Experts say the best diet is the one you can stick with. You don’t have to spend much time on social media before you’re likely to see a post about weight loss. It may be someone promoting their newest weight loss goal. Another might lament that their diet is too restrictive for them to splurge…
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The 12 Best Foods for Healthy Skin
Nutrition is important for health. An unhealthy diet can damage your metabolism, cause weight gain and even hurt organs, such as your heart and liver. But what you eat also impacts another organ — your skin. As scientists learn more about diet and the body, it’s increasingly clear that what you eat can significantly affect…
9 Healthy Nuts That Are Low in Carbs
Nuts are known for being high in healthy fats and plant-based protein while being low in carbs. Therefore, most nuts can fit into a low-carb eating plan, though certain kinds are particularly low in carbs. For those following stricter low-carb diets like the ketogenic diet, sticking to lower-carb nuts can promote successful dieting. Here are…
12 Foods That Are Very High in Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids have various benefits for your body and brain. Many mainstream health organizations recommend a minimum of 250–500 mg of omega-3s per day for healthy adults (1, 2, 3). You can get high amounts of omega-3 fats from fatty fish, algae and several high-fat plant foods. Here is a list of 12 foods that are…
The 7 Best Protein Powders for Weight Loss
Protein powders have long appealed to people who want to build muscle and become stronger. But they can also help those who want to shed weight. As a convenient and tasty way to increase your protein intake, these powders offer many weight loss benefits — such as appetite control. They’re highly concentrated dairy- or plant-based…
These 10 Clean Eats Will Unclog and Protect Your Arteries
Spoiler alert: they’re all delicious. Heart health is not a subject to take lightly. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. An estimated 44 million U.S. women are affected by cardiovascular disease, causing 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year. And one of the most common forms of heart disease is coronary artery disease….
Holiday Stress and How to Cope with It
You have not participated in the Proactive Health Management Plan last month! In order to receive PHMP Benefit Credit, call a PHMP Health Coach at 855-498-4643 or log into the PHMP Member Portal. The American Psychological Association identified the top four main stressors of the holidays: difficult family conversations, the pressure of gift giving, finances,…
Everything You Need to Know About the Flu
What’s the difference between a cold and the flu? The common cold and the flu may seem similar at first. They’re both respiratory illnesses and can cause similar symptoms. But different viruses cause these two conditions. Your symptoms help you tell the difference between them. Both a cold and the flu share a few common…
9 Impressive Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It’s native to North America and particularly popular around Thanksgiving and Halloween (1). In the US, pumpkin typically refers to Cucurbita pepo, an orange type of winter squash. In other regions, such as Australia, pumpkin may refer to any type of winter squash. While commonly…
Worried About Pesticide Exposure? Here’s What You Need to Know
Here’s how you can protect yourself and your family from these potentially harmful chemicals. “While evidence is conflicting about some of the long-term effects of pesticides on children, there’s enough evidence to warrant further research into the use of pesticides. In the meantime, [we can] limit the exposure of children to such chemicals,” said Dr….
It’s Not Too Early to Get Your Flu Shot — and Other Flu Facts
Here’s what to know before the start of flu season. Last year’s severe flu season led to 700,000 people being hospitalized. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself. It’s never too early to start preparing for flu season, and that’s exactly what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to do. Last…
Understanding a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
You have not participated in the Proactive Health Management Plan last month! In order to receive PHMP Benefit Credit, call a PHMP Health Coach at 855-498-4643 or log into the PHMP Member Portal. Type 2 diabetes is a manageable condition. Once you’re diagnosed, you can learn what to do to stay healthy. Type 2 diabetes…
