Do you burn the candle at both ends and wind up feeling fatigued or have a headache in the morning? Most people would blame that on lack of sleep, but the answer might be a bit more complicated. Maybe lacking sleep isn’t the exact problem, but dehydration is. What causes the dehydration? According to research […]
There are a lot of foods that are high in iron, such as shellfish, liver and other organ meats, beef, turkey and fish. That’s normally where many people get iron in their diet. What about a vegetarian? What foods should they eat to get their daily supply of iron? Iron is important for the body. […]
Do you really think that healthy food has to taste bland and boring? You’ll be surprised at how spicing up your meals not only makes it taste better, but also can benefit your health. Holy Basil, for instance, is used in Asian cooking, but is more often used for its health benefits. It helps you […]
In Irvine, CA, there are many boutiques and health stores where you can purchase both raw and processed honey. Don’t be fooled by the grocery store honey that is often watered down and degraded with fructose additives, making it nothing but honey sugar syrup with none of the health benefits of honey. There is medical-grade […]
Are you searching for food that fills you up, but that has almost ZERO calories? Lots of people in Irvine, CA are doing the same thing. Finding foods with low or no calories isn’t as hard as you think. You start with food that normally is lower calorie, contains fiber and burns more calories to […]
Most people think of sex hormones when they see articles on how to balance your hormones. However, sex hormones aren’t the only hormones that get out of balance and affect your health and well-being. While perimenopause and menopause can definitely cause a hormone imbalance, there are other hormones that also do. Hormones regulate a lot […]
Everyone’s been there at one time or another. It’s just three to four hours since you ate lunch and you’re ready to melt into a puddle. Your energy level is down and you feel too worn out to do anything. What’s the first thing you do? It’s often start searching for something sweet. Don’t do […]
When you think of supplements, does your mind immediately think of that multivitamin you take in the morning or do you think of the protein supplement you’re taking to boost your muscle development. One of the biggest dangers of taking supplements is thinking they substitute for a healthy diet. They don’t. There are a lot […]
If you’re like many people, you find yourself rushed in the morning, barely able to put toast in the toaster. Making a healthy breakfast may be important to help you lose weight, but when time is at a premium, something has to give. Overnight oats is a healthy breakfast option that doesn’t require cooking. You […]
If you’re a regular at Next Level Fitness in Irvine, CA, you may already realize all the health benefits you get from exercise. If you just wanted to shed a few pounds and look better, you’ll also get the benefits that come from losing that extra weight. No matter what type of exercise you do, […]