GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are an increasingly controversial topic. The food industry is all-in with GMO because it allows them to modify plants so they are resistant to pesticides, grow faster or bigger, or are disease or drought resistant.

While October is officially breast cancer awareness month, breast health is something that needs year-round attention. Although most people focus on the cure, which is vital for the 1 in 8 women who face an invasive breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, not enough attention goes to the role of breast cancer prevention.

CBD oil is rapidly becoming one of the most popular supplements in the world. To date, hundreds of scientific studies have looked at the benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) oil. Research has consistently found that CBD oil soothes the effects of temporary inflammation, combats stress, eases joint discomfort, and even promotes a healthy heart.  

Hands down, excess sugar is one of the worst things you can put in your body. In tiny doses, it’s perfectly fine. But most people consume far too much sugar. In fact, the average adult consumes around 77 grams of added sugar per day (1).

Some people simply can’t reach a healthy weight with traditional weight loss tactics. No matter how many times they exercise or salads they eat, the scales don’t budge. If this is your struggle, don’t beat yourself up. There’s a whole lot more to weight loss than calories in and calories out.

There’s no denying that the environment is in crisis. The oceans are filled with over 150 million metric tons of plastic; dozens of species are going extinct every day; and hazardous toxins are saturating the planet (1, 2). World leaders and scientists alike are raising alarms about the major shift that is already underway.

While refined carbs and sweet treats may be the ultimate comfort food, they come with a downside: high carbohydrate and sugar intake causes blood sugar levels to spike. Aside from weight gain, consistently high blood sugar can result in serious health issues including diabetes, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and an increased risk of heart disease (1, 2).

Companies in the food industry are experts of deception. They slap clever wording on their labels like “low fat,” “natural,” or “heart healthy” with the intention of making you believe their product is a healthy choice. But the sad truth is, many foods you find in the grocery store that are advertised as healthy are nothing of the sort.

On any given day of the week, high school science teacher Alan Goodison can be found instructing his students on the finer points of physics. Once papers are graded and lesson plans are put away however, he transforms from a teacher to a top athlete. It’s a path that has led from the classroom to the world championship of his chosen sport, coastal rowing.