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Macronutrients vs. micronutrients

Macronutrients vs. micronutrients

Macronutrients and micronutrients are two categories of nutrients that are required for a healthy and well-functioning body. Both are essential for humans as each category provides its benefits for health. Macronutrients include carbohydrates (the body's primary source of energy), proteins and fats. Micronutrients include vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Macronutrients

Sleep stages: a quick overview

Sleep stages: a quick overview

Sleep is a complex process characterized by stages that repeat in a cyclical pattern throughout the night. These stages are categorized into two main types - rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. Each type is associated with unique brain activity and physiological processes. NREM sleep

How does immunity work?

How does immunity work?

The immune system comprises a wide range of organs, tissues, cells, and microorganisms that work in synergy to prevent pathogens from causing harm to you. Learning how your immune system works equips you with the knowledge to help support your immunity. In this article, we will cover some of the

What can the nutritional rainbow do for you?

What can the nutritional rainbow do for you?

What does the phrase “eat the rainbow” mean? This simple-to-remember concept serves as a reminder to consume foods that are full of color in order to incorporate a variety of nutrients in your diet. How to eat the rainbowGenerally, eating the rainbow involves including lots of fruits and vegetables in

Running tips to help prevent injuries

Running tips to help prevent injuries

Running is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy, but it can also put a significant amount of stress on your body that may increase the risk of injuries. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of sustaining an injury during your running sessions. Warm-up

How to build an acai bowl

How to build an acai bowl

Acai bowls are a delicious and nutritious option for breakfast, lunch or a mid-afternoon snack. They are made using blended or powdered acai berries alongside additional ingredients like milk or yogurt to create a smoothie bowl. Acai berries contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and you can customize your acai bowl

Une alimentation saine pendant la période des fêtes

Une alimentation saine pendant la période des fêtes

Manger sainement peut s'avérer difficile à tout moment de l'année, mais c'est encore plus difficile pendant les fêtes de fin d'année. Les chocolats, les biscuits et les bonbons semblent être partout, sans parler du flux interminable de nourriture proposée lors des retrouvailles entre amis, collègues et famille. De nombreuses personnes

Et trick, der kan hjælpe med at holde sunde madvaner i fokus

Et trick, der kan hjælpe med at holde sunde madvaner i fokus

Det er ikke altid nemt at overholde sunde madvaner, især når du har en travl hverdag. Det kan være svært at motivere sig selv til at lave mad og vælge næringsrige snacks, når man har meget andet at tage stilling til. For at hjælpe dig med at holde motivationen til

Spis sundt i den søde juletid

Spis sundt i den søde juletid

Det kan være svært at spise sundt hele året rundt, men det er især en udfordring i den søde juletid. Der er chokolade, cookies og slik over det hele, og det er inden vi nævner den endeløse strøm af mad, der tilbydes til sammenkomster med venner, kolleger og familien. Mange

Introduction to mindfulness

Introduction to mindfulness

What is mindfulness? While you’re working on building your strength and resilience, remember to use relaxation and grounding techniques such as deep breathing. Another technique you can use to ground yourself is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a reflection method where you become aware of your thoughts, feelings, physical reactions and

Benefits of journaling and mood tracking

Benefits of journaling and mood tracking

There are a lot of benefits to checking in with yourself every day or week and recording your observations and thoughts in a journal. So, why journal? Clarity. Have you ever shared your experience with someone who remembers something completely different than you? Sometimes, our memories get distorted based on

What is CBT?

Maybe you’ve heard of CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, in passing—maybe you have a solid understanding of it, or maybe it’s an entirely new concept for you. The fundamental concept of CBT is that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected and influence one another. For

How to practice mindfulness

How to practice mindfulness

Learning to be mindful takes practice—the more you practise, the easier it gets. Here are some steps that you can follow to help you become more mindful: Step One: Become aware of your body. Turn your attention to the present, and what is currently happening around you. It might

What are SMART goals?

What are SMART goals?

Learning how to set realistic goals and stick with them can be challenging. If you’re struggling to meet your goals, it might be because your goals are too vague, or you need a clear plan of action. The SMART goal model described here will help you evaluate your goals

Values and beliefs throughout your wellbeing journey

Values and beliefs throughout your wellbeing journey

Values and beliefs are two important concepts that influence the way you are. Values are things which are important to you and govern your behaviour and decisions. This includes concepts such as loyalty, courage, and perseverance. For example, maybe you value courage and thus believe that it is important to

Balancing your life

Balancing your life

Your values often inform your priorities in life. If you value close relationships, you might prioritize your family over independence. If you value success, you might prioritize hard work over relaxation. Regardless of what you value, it’s important for your mental and physical health to maintain a balance of

Build your emotional strength

Build your emotional strength

Making changes to your lifestyle, even ones that are helpful to you, can be stressful and difficult—particularly when you’re already struggling. There are several ways you can build your strength in facing these challenges and incorporating helpful changes to habits. When we talk about “building your strength,” we