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Health, Wellness and News to Make Life Better

Sep 20
3 min

Protein 101 for vegetarians

Proteins are large, complex sets of molecules (amino acids) that serve as the body’s building blocks. Eating protein-rich foods helps...

Aug 23
4 min

Meal prep healthy salads like a pro

For most of human history, a significant chunk of time was dedicated to growing, gathering, and preparing food. “Meal prep” to...

Aug 16
2 min

Unicity Unimate Black: An adaptogenic pick-me-up

Native to the biodiverse subtropical regions of South America, yerba mate has been consumed in community rituals for hundreds of years to...

Aug 2
4 min

Back-to-school checklist: A guide to make the transition easier

Summer is long—until the first day of school is just a few weeks away, and then it suddenly feels way too short. Starting a new school...

Jul 26
4 min

Your brain on nutrition: How the food you eat affects your mental health

Eating well is about more than just looking and feeling our best physically. More and more research shows that good nutrition affects our...

Jul 19
5 min

Ask the Science Team: Benefits of complex carbohydrates

For this month’s Ask the Science Team post, we sat down with Dr. Lucas Grant, principal scientist at Unicity, to discuss all things...

Jul 14
3 min

More than just eye candy: The life-sustaining benefits of plants

Plants are everywhere—in our homes and offices, in our yards, scattered throughout the wild, and grown in farms. This natural variety...

Jul 12
4 min

6 healthy ways to get energy

It’s mid-afternoon. You didn’t get a lot of sleep the night before and you’re struggling to get through the tasks that must be done...

Jun 28
3 min

Need more vitamin D? Here’s how to raise your vitamin D levels

Vitamin D, aka the sunshine vitamin, is one of the easiest vitamins to get—simply spending some time in the sun is usually enough to...

Jun 21
4 min

Watch out for your eyes: 5 vision care tips

Our eyes are our window to the world. They show us our surroundings and fill our lives with light and color. What we see helps shape our...

Jun 14
3 min

Need more fiber in your diet? Try these foods

If there’s one thing people should focus on getting more of in their diet, it’s fiber. Only about 5% of Americans are getting the...

Jun 7
4 min

Intermittent fasting do’s and don’ts

Many have tried intermittent fasting as a way to manage their weight or support healthy insulin and cholesterol levels. But most don’t...

May 31
4 min

8 tips for a happy, healthy summer

We fantasize about it during the winter. We make plans for it all year. It promises a slower, more laid-back change of pace. Summer is...

May 24
3 min

How collagen supports beauty from the inside out

We all know that beauty isn’t only skin deep—it’s what’s on the inside that matters most. Still, there’s something to be said for looking...

May 17
4 min

Eating healthy while traveling: Realistic or impossible?

With the school year coming to an end and travel restrictions loosening up, many of us are making travel plans for the summer....

May 10
4 min

10 tips for a microbiome-friendly diet

The microbiome has gotten a lot of attention in the science community over the last several years. But rather than being just another...

May 3
3 min

Metabolic health: What it is, and why it matters

Recent studies show that most people in North America aren’t as metabolically healthy as they should be. But what does this mean?...

Apr 19
4 min

8 tips to support healthy brain function

You’re at a high school reunion and you can’t remember the name of your student body president. You spend 10 minutes circling the parking...

Apr 14
4 min

Want to improve your health? Start a garden

How are your vitamin D levels? Could you benefit from a mood boost? What about a break from stress and anxiety? Maybe it’s time to put...

Apr 12
3 min

The best omega-3s for your health

No healthy diet is complete without omega-3s. These healthy fats play many important roles in the body, from supporting your heart to...