It’s that wonderful time of the year again: endless events, cooking, shopping, parties, traveling and freshly baked cookies. Our schedules become so busy that sometimes exercising becomes less of a priority, plus, it’s starting to get pretty cold in the morning, which makes it harder to get out of bed for a morning session.

With November comes colder weather, dreams of the holidays, and of course, leftover Halloween candy. Most people know it’s good to keep their sugar intake low, but that idea poses some questions. What even is a sugar?

Aren’t sugars carbohydrates and aren’t carbohydrates an important macronutrient? When is sugar a friend and when is it a foe?

With October, trick-or-treat comes to mind. Trying to keep a healthy living lifestyle, treats once in a while are crucial. Do what you can to make sure that most of the treats/rewards are not counter to your health goals.

During September, National Whole Grains Month, add whole grain items on your grocery list!

Summer is here! And so are the typical Davis heat waves. Good hydration is extremely important to help our body to function properly and to feel good.

While nutrition guidelines generally apply to any adult, there are certain points for men to consider in honor of Men’s Health Month.

It’s not uncommon for many of us to use our phone, watch television, read or just not pay attention while we eat a meal.

Budgeting for food is an important component of financial management.

National Nutrition Month is a yearly campaign that takes place during March dedicated to promote the importance of nutritious meals and physical activity in order to improve overall health and to reduce chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.

An important factor for maintaining cardiovascular health and decreasing your risk of developing heart disease is following a heart-healthy diet!