March is National Nutrition Month and National Women’s Month. In light of this awareness month, I interviewed Sandra Stuart to discuss women’s health and how nutrition plays a role in health. Stuart is a registered sports dietician who currently works with Moody Air Force Base and teaches nutrition classes at Valdosta State University. Nutrition can seem daunting, but the whole goal of nutrition is to … Continue reading Women’s Nutrition
Zumba is an exercise program that provides intense cardio in the form of dance which usually has a Latin style to it. Jessica Terry is a Zumba instructor in Valdosta who has been teaching Zumba since 2008. In an interview with her, she told me how she typically runs her classes and gave me some tips. From the beginning, Zumba had a Latin influence in … Continue reading Why Choose Zumba?
Dark Chocolate Paleo Pancakes. Ingredients 1 cup blanched almond flour 2/3 cup tapioca flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda Generous pinch of salt 4 eggs 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup, plus more for serving 3 Tablespoons ghee or melted coconut oil, plus more for cooking 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon liquid vanilla Stevia (optional) Fresh … Continue reading A Healthy Be Mine
From a young age we’re told to eat our vegetables but what about the other important foods that we need to eat. There are five food groups to look out for: vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy. It is important to keep these groups balanced. Recommendations for one’s daily nutrients intake varies based off age, sex, and physical activity. The food group that people tend … Continue reading Eat All Your Food
The Truth About Vaping Vaping has grown drastically in popularity, especially with the younger generation. The electronic cigarettes come in different flavors and strengths of 0, 3, 6, 12, and even 36mg. Originally these vapes were meant to help people with the cessation of smoking, but it has done the opposite. Found in many e-liquids is nicotine which is addictive. When inhaled it creates a … Continue reading The Truth About Vaping
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