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Can nutrition boost your brain power? Research shows that the best foods for our brains are many of the same ones that protect our heart and blood vessels. Here are a few that give us the most bang for our buck:

In the United States, sugar consumption (particularly of added sugars) is a significant public health concern. This excessive intake is linked to various health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. The good news is that we have a significant amount of control over this.

With all the fad diets, tricky food marketing, and straight up garbage information about nutrition and health floating around the internet these days, it’s time to get back to the basics and remember that CrossFit’s prescription for eating is powerful, simple, and yields results.

Whether it’s around nutrition, goals in the gym, maintaining healthy habits, or even aspects of our personal lives, we’ve all likely experienced a setback that caused us to want to throw in the towel. This is when the all-or-nothing mindset starts to creep in and it can be hard to shut it down. Let’s talk about how to overcome that!

Imagine stress as a spectrum; on one end you have toxic stress and all the negative impacts that can have and, on the other, you have no stress and no physiological responses. Hormetic stress is somewhere in between; if we can find that sweet spot, we can start to harness stress and its benefits. 

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Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before the blood absorbs them and carries them to cells throughout the body. Here are healthy ways to improve your digestive habits.

Gut health is crucial for overall well-being because it plays a vital role in digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and even mental health. A healthy gut supports a balanced digestive system, efficient nutrient intake, and a robust immune response, all of which contribute to optimal physical and mental health. Here's why gut health is so important:

We all love the boost in endorphins we often get after a good workout at the gym. But summer is coming, and we have so much beauty to go around, so it’s a great time to prioritize spending some time outdoors as well. The natural world offers countless benefits that can improve your overall well-being.

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Language—especially the way we talk to ourselves—matters a lot when it comes to health and wellness goals, because it shapes our mindset, behaviors, and ultimately, our identity. Here's how:

It’s Easter and, as with many holidays, that means excess sugar is pretty much everywhere. Easter can be especially excessive as a holiday that essentially revolves around sugary treats like chocolate and those love ‘em or hate ‘em things called Peeps.🐥🤮 But you can satisfy a sweet tooth without the sugar crash. Read on to learn about the ways sugar messes with our health and some alternatives that are much healthier for our bodies.

Gardening can be a very rewarding hobby; there’s something quite satisfying about eating foods that you’ve grown yourself! Learn more about how gardening can benefit your health and get some tips on what to grow in Colorado.

The vast majority of adults consume caffeine daily, with many relying on caffeine’s energizing effects to enhance their mood and optimize their performance. However, we’re all likely aware that caffeine consumption impacts our sleep. So, is it possible to enjoy both caffeine and a good night’s sleep?

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Despite research to the contrary, there are many diet myths that have persisted over the years. Let’s debunk the three myths that are usually at the top of the list.

Protein powders are one of the most common supplements on the market today. With so many to choose from, how can you ensure you’re getting a quality product? What about choosing between whey or plant protein?

We often hear about probiotics these days, but what are they and why should we think about adding these into our diet?

Protein is essential for good health. The very origin of the word — from the Greek protos, meaning "first" — reflects protein's top-shelf status in human nutrition.