🍫 Craving some chocolate? 🍫
Look no further! With only 120 grams of sugar and loads of cocoa flavor, this flourless chocolate cake is our new favorite healthy indulgence. The recipe does take a little while to prepare, but it’s a great arm workout!
Upper Body Stretching Flow #2
- At February 24, 2023
- By Holly Gish
- In Exercise of the Week, Videos
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If the cold weather has got your shoulders in knots and your neck in a gnarl, take a second to stretch and relax those tight muscles!
Get better sleep!
Good sleep is one of the foundations of optimal health since sleep deprivation has been linked to many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and depression. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids have also been associated with sleep problems in children and obstructive sleep apnea in adults. Studies in both children and adults also suggest that supplementing with omega-3 may improve certain aspects of sleep and could protect against sleep disturbances.And, in some animal studies, low levels of DHA are linked to lower levels of the hormone melatonin, which helps you fall asleep, but further research is needed.
Try out this recipe to get a good dose of those sleep-saving omegas!
Upper Body Stretching Flow #1
- At February 17, 2023
- By Holly Gish
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Sore neck & shoulders? Take a break and stretch!! Join us in this quick video to release those tight muscles!
Improve bone and joint health!
Osteoporosis and arthritis are two common disorders that affect your skeletal system. Research suggests that omega-3s may help improve bone strength by boosting the amount of calcium in your bones.
Omega-3s may also help treat arthritis. According to one review of six studies, omega-3 supplements were able to significantly reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis of the synovial joints.
Try this power salad recipe chocked full of Omega-3s:
Omega-3 Benefits: Reduce Inflammation!
Inflammation is a natural response to infections and damage in your body. But chronic inflammation, (persisting even without an infection or injury), can contribute to almost every chronic illness, including heart disease and cancer.
Studies have consistently observed a connection between omega-3 supplementation and reduced inflammation, reducing the production of inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines and other molecules linked to inflammation.
Want to add more Omega-3s into your diet? Check out this guide to healthy cooking oils: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-cooking-oils
