What You Should Know About Controlling Cholesterol

2018-10-17T14:59:01-07:00By |Tags: , , , |

Cholesterol isn’t all bad. In your body, cholesterol serves several important functions. It’s a building block for cell membranes, an essential part of many hormones, and used by your body to make bile, which is necessary for proper digestion. Even though cholesterol has so many vital functions, you don’t need to consume cholesterol in foods because your body can make all the cholesterol it needs.

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Hike Up Your Performance On and Off the Trail

2019-10-30T15:45:11-07:00By |Tags: , , , , , , , |

Staying active and spending time outside are good ideas, so why not do both at the same time? Sure, hiking on a trail or taking a walk are great ways to get outside and get moving, but oftentimes, we feel wiped out and find ourselves craving snacks before we’re halfway up the mountain. Here are some of our best tips and snacks to help you before, during, and after your outdoor exercise.

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Take a (Coffee) Break With These 5 Energizing Alternatives

2018-08-30T10:39:19-07:00By |Tags: , , , |

Let’s face it. Coffee is a wonderful thing – it’s comforting and delicious and gives us the energy we need to make it through the day. But, too often, we find ourselves drinking way too much of it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s totally fine to have a cup or two every once in a while, but there are some great substitutes out there, too.