Category Archives: Nutrition
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10 Tips To Help Your Children Overcome Obesity
Posted on July 15, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Fitness, Nutrition, WellnessChildhood obesity is a problem that hasn’t gone away. Studies by the Federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (published by The Journal of the American Medical Association in Jan. 2012) have found that 35.7% of the adult population and 16.9% of children are categorized as obese. That’s not including the even larger percentage of […]
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Bad For You or Not?
Posted on July 15, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Nutrition, WellnessYou’ve probably seen the commercials put on by the Corn Refiners Association claiming that corn syrup is natural because it comes from corn and that it is therefore perfectly fine in moderation. These commercials have contributed to a war as people debate both sides, and you’re probably wondering, “Is high fructose corn syrup bad for […]
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The Importance of Antioxidants
Posted on July 15, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Nutrition, WellnessThere has been a lot of talk about antioxidants in the past decade, and with good reason. The health benefits of antioxidants are numerous, but understanding the importance of antioxidants and how they work can prove to make those benefits even more abundant. Importance of Antioxidants The discussion on antioxidants starts with an explanation of […]
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The Importance of Protein
Posted on July 15, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in NutritionProtein seems to come up a lot in the dieting world. No matter if the conversation is dealing with a diet for building muscle, or a diet for trying to take off the pounds, protein manages to weasel its way in there. What is the importance of protein? First, lets take a look at what […]
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How to Achieve & Maintain Wellness in the Next 5 Years
Posted on July 8, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Fitness, Genomics, Men's Health, Nutrition, P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, Wellness, Women's HealthUnfortunately, the American dream has turned into a lifestyle that keeps us sick instead of well. Knowing how to achieve and maintain wellness is not something most of us have figured out. On a daily basis, we deal with: An American diet that is low in nutrition and high in processed, chemical-ridden foods Low levels […]
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33 Ways You Can Improve Your Health Right Now
Posted on June 26, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Fitness, Nutrition, Participate, Prevent, WellnessThere are so many things you can do to improve your health. Never think for a minute that one thing won’t matter because every little step you take makes a difference. Here are 33 ways you can improve your health right now… 1) Drink More Water – Water purifies and detoxifies the body. It replenishes […]
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The Real Truth About Stanford University’s Study Claiming Organic Produce Isn’t Healthier
Posted on June 23, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Nutrition, WellnessA controversy has started due to a recent study published by Stanford University, which claimed ”Little evidence of health benefits from organic foods.” Coming from such a well-known and respected source, many of us are left wondering if organic food is just a scam to get us to spend more money. This article will break […]
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9 Feel-Good Ideas You Can Do This Summer
Posted on June 23, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Fitness, Nutrition, WellnessWe all want to feel good, and summer tends to bring out those good feelings. Here are 9 ideas to help you inspire some fun and healthy choices in your life this summer: Enjoy some smart snacks. Put away those processed snacks. Once of the great things about summer is that there are so many […]
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Invest In Your Kids Health BEFORE Problems Come Up
Posted on June 23, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Nutrition, Participate, Prevent, WellnessIt’s easy to run to the specialists when a problem arises, but a better solution is always to prevent issues before they come up. The last thing you want is for your children to be put in harm’s way, and while most parents feel they do their best to prevent that harm, it can be […]
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Choose Medicinal Foods Instead of Addictive Foods
Posted on June 23, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Nutrition, Participate, Prevent, Weight Loss, WellnessWe’ve all experienced food cravings, and many of those cravings come from the body’s need for an energy boost or a desire to restore vital nutrients. Once we understand this, we can learn to eat differently so that our bodies don’t have to feel deprived and consequently crave something you are missing. Let’s break foods […]
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