As an aesthetic nurse practitioner and someone deeply immersed in the worlds of health and fitness, I often get asked about the role of supplements in maintaining youthful skin and overall wellness. One supplement that consistently piques interest is collagen. Collagen, a protein found abundantly in our bodies, plays a crucial role in maintaining skin elasticity, joint health, … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Foods to Consider for a Healthy Living
What are the healthy foods you should be eating? Eating healthy and staying healthy has become an important part of people’s daily lives. There is more emphasis on what people ought to be eating to improve their immunity, to lower blood sugar levels and to reduce the intake of cholesterol. Studies continue to be done and there is more information being produced … [Read more...]
Understanding Trans Fatty Acids
Trans fats are artificial fats made when hydrogen gas reacts with oil-- by a process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenation increases the shelf life and flavor stability of foods containing these fats. Trans fat can be found in vegetable shortenings, some margarine, crackers, cookies, snack foods, and other foods made with or fried in partially hydrogenated oils. Unlike other … [Read more...]
