Does what you eat or drink affect one’s stress level?

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         When one is stressed, they will often crave sweets, carbohydrates, and comfort foods.  However, some specific foods and beverages can help manage stress levels.          When the body is stressed, the central nervous system releases stress hormones, adrenaline, and cortisol.  Stress hormones start the fight or flight response, cause your blood pressure to rise, and increase your breathing.  Although …

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Building Lean Muscle Mass

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Building Lean Muscle Mass Maintaining a healthy weight is essential, but it is also crucial to losing fat but not lean muscle mass. Building muscle mass requires weight-bearing exercises, such as push-ups, sit-ups, and lifting heavy weights in low repetitions. Eating proteins, vegetables, fruits, carbs, and heart-healthy fats When doing weight training exercises, it is …

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The philosophy of Yoga

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         Namaste everyone is a term used when practicing Yoga, it is a mantra that means peace, a traditional Hindu greeting.  With so many uncertainties in the world today, practicing Yoga is one way to bring a sense of peace and balance to your life.  Yoga has been known as a physical activity that calms the restlessness of …

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INTRO BLOG             What does EK Whole Nutrition offer to the community? Whole Nutrition looks at the diet, mental health, physical fitness, integrative Nutrition, and the gut microbiome.   What you eat affects your mood and how you think about food.          Mental Health has become a critical component of one’s overall wellness.  Research shows that eating a Mediterranean …

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