12 tips to stay healthy during the holidays
Parties. Time-honored traditions. Seasonal treats. Lists, shopping, and packed calendars. The holidays are stuffed to the brim with...
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- Nov 15, 2022
- 4 min
6 benefits of reading books, according to science
As far as pastimes go, reading books has stood the test of time. Even with TV shows, sports, and video games taking up a large chunk of...
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
Your skin deserves an oasis: Skin benefits of Hyaluronic acid
Skin is the body’s barrier that physically protects us from the world—and it’s exposed to a lot. Pollution, stress, poor nutrition and...
- Nov 1, 2022
- 4 min
Can metabolic syndrome be reversed?
Metabolic health has been on a decline for decades. A recent study, which followed 55,000 Americans between 1999 and 2018, reveals that...
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
Refresh your digestive system with a complete body cleanse
Most people have heard the phrase, “Take care of your body and it will take care of you.” But in today’s busy world, we don’t always have...
- Oct 11, 2022
- 4 min
Good fats, bad fats, and what they mean for you
When we hear that weight gain is on the rise or are reminded to eat better, it’s tempting to lay the blame on fat. We resolve to cut out...
- Sep 20, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 2 min
Unicity Unimate: 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 21, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 4 min
Intermittent fasting best practices
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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....
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