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Can snacking on fruit at the office really make a difference for your mental health? According to science, it absolutely can. One study even found that eating an orange every day could lower your depression risk by 20 percent! But how does fruit work its magic? It turns out there’s a strong connection between the gut and the brain. What
If you’re one of the more than 150 million people who have seen a post tagged #Fibermaxxing on social media, then you probably know two things: Fiber is really good for you. You’re not eating enough of it! The fibermaxxing trend is everywhere, but are those two things really true? And how do you follow a fibermaxxing diet, anyway? To
You might assume that eating a high-protein diet means skipping fruit and snacking on nothing but chicken, beef, and beans all day long. But even if you’re prioritizing protein, it’s important to have plenty of produce, too! “In my practice, I often see people over-consuming or exceeding their protein needs and unintentionally eliminating necessary food groups like fruits or vegetables,”
Proximity has a big influence on our habits. The people, decor, and even snacks that we surround ourselves with shape our daily routines—for better or for worse! How The Right Snack Can Change Your Habits If you surround yourself with junk food at the office, that’s what you’ll eat. You might get stuck in a sugar spike and crash cycle
It’s 3 p.m. and your energy is dipping. You’re not starving, but your focus is fading… and the vending machine starts looking tempting. But what if you had something accessible, energizing, and actually good for you? Believe it or not, with a little bit of planning, you can make healthy, low-calorie office snacks just as easy to grab as vending
In our fast-paced, perpetually on-the-go work lives, snacking has evolved beyond mere indulgence. Those little snacks we throw in our work bags, cars, and backpacks? They aren’t just a quick fix; they’re a fundamental part of a well-rounded diet. Studies show that eating small amounts of food—especially protein—throughout the day can help us maintain our energy levels, reach our fitness
A vibrant, varied diet is a cornerstone of cardiovascular health, and fruits play a starring role. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, these natural wonders can significantly impact your heart’s wellbeing. Fortunately, it’s easy to add an assortment of fruits to any diet. When it comes to choosing a fruit that’s great for your heart, you can’t really
It usually starts with a sore throat. Cue the runny nose and a cough. Is it the flu, or just a cold? Tens of millions of Americans fall sick with one, the other, or both annually and spend days in bed instead of at school or work. Cold and flu season usually runs from December to February and causes tens
When Stephen Menyhart was in college studying culinary nutrition, one of his professors, Janet Rouslin, told him something that stuck in his brain for years afterward. “She said, ‘Nutrition is the most widely discussed and poorly understood topic on Earth,’” he told The FruitGuys. “And [that statement] has rung true for the last twenty years of my own career. We
Erin Nella has a unique job at UC Davis Health. When a patient lands in the hospital with a brain injury, she tells them which foods they should eat to heal quickly—and fruit is always on the list. Meet the Brain Food Expert Nella is a senior neuroscience dietitian at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California. She specializes in helping
Did you know that the average American—including kids—eats almost three and a half pounds of candy every Halloween? That adds up to about 7,000 calories and three cups of sugar. Talk about a massive sugar rush! Luckily, there are ways for schools to bring Halloween fun into the classroom without contributing to the sugar problem. One of the easiest is
About fifty percent of us are emotional eaters: people who turn to food not only when hungry, but when bored, lonely, or stressed. This is not a healthy approach to eating. An August 2004 report from the BBC stated that researchers found that emotional eaters did not feel satisfied after eating, and usually they felt more stress and/or guilt after
Every year, Americans buy about 8% more organic products than they did the year before. That’s a remarkable rate of industry growth. You’ve probably put a crisp organic apple or head of lettuce into your own shopping cart at some point with your eye on the USDA Organic seal. But what does the word “organic” on that sticker actually mean?
Valentine’s Day in the classroom typically features an avalanche of chocolates, conversation hearts, and sugar highs — but you don’t have to join the chaos! With a bit of foresight, you can plan fun and healthy Valentine’s Day activities for students that they’ll love as much as the candy kind. In this post, we’ll go over a few creative ideas
Looking for a simple way to move your body during the workday without a gym or a big time commitment? Stair climbing might be the easiest option already available in your building. A stair climbing workout is easy to squeeze into a short break, and it helps you reset your focus and get your body moving. It’s surprisingly effective for
Did you know that the snacks your coworkers eat affect their work quality and efficiency? Studies show that smart food choices directly correlate with how productive, engaged, and creative people are. So, if your company is planning a return to office soon, it makes sense to stock your break room with healthy office snacks that will keep your team in
It’s hot out there campers. While here in Northern California, we have been blessed with an unusually-cool summer thus far, I know the rest of the country is beating heat records left and right. This intense heat affects farmers and their crops, and it affects our moods. When it’s so hot you don’t know what to do, when the heat
By Enviro-Stewards, reposted with permission Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be spread through the air. Therefore, it is necessary to rethink indoor air management systems to reduce the risk of airborne transmission. Concurrently, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is frequently a top energy consumer at most facilities. This blog outlines measures that we have implemented at our own facility to reduce
Tips to stay safe from ticks this summer Knowing how to protect yourself from ticks and the diseases they carry is more important than ever during the COVID-19 crisis. The urge to get out in nature has never been stronger, but even if you’re only in your backyard or walking your dog at a local park, prevention is the best
As concern over the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, what steps can you and your workplace take to stay healthy? Health officials say the best thing businesses can do is promote good hygiene practices for the regular cold and flu season—especially regular hand washing and letting employees stay home if they’re sick. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
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