Fitness + Well-Being

How Much Vitamin D Should You Take in Winter Months?

It’s that time of year again when temperatures have dropped to their lowest, and it is likely your vitamin D levels have, too. When the sun’s rays enter the Earth’s atmosphere at too much of an angle as happens during the winter season, UVB rays are blocked off, and your skin can’t produce vitamin D without them.

Is Lack of Sleep Causing You to Overeat?

Did you know that not getting enough sleep might affect your waistline? Researchers think they have the answer to that question—on average, those who are sleep deprived consume about 385 calories more than they normally would per day.

Podcast: Staying Healthy During the Holidays

With so much going on during the holiday season, it can be hard to find balance. Listen in as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lindsay Gnant shares her tips for staying healthy for the holidays. Lindsay offers ideas for making healthy choices most of the time, so you can indulge a little on special occasions.

What Is the PRISE Protocol?

When new studies found that both athletic men and women significantly improved their performance while using Isagenix products, a natural interest piqued for what exact protocol the subjects used to get their results.

How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could choose which areas of your body lose fat? Unfortunately, we have no say in the matter of fat burning, as that process is largely dictated by neural factors and hormones in the body. Scientific studies have revealed more about the factors that determine why our bodies burn fat in certain places.

Whey Protein Reduces Post-Exercise Eating

Is having a big appetite after the gym getting in the way of your weight loss? Drinking a whey protein-based shake immediately after working out could help prevent overeating after going to the gym, a small UK study reports.