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5 Collagen Drinks to Protect Your Skin This Summer

While you might be looking forward to enjoying some sunshine this summer, keep this in mind…if you are over 40, your body’s collagen production has likely already slowed by 30 percent. Unfortunately, reduced collagen levels can leave us more susceptible to sunburn. The inflammation caused by sunburn signals the body to release metalloproteinases – enzymes […]

Research Says: Eat This in the Morning

There is an ancient saying that suggests that people should: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.” But, just because it’s an ancient proverb doesn’t mean it’s true…or is it?  This article by the UpWellness team will help you demystify the first meal of the day.   Enjoy!  -JL

5 Best Plant-Based Breakfast Recipes You Will Love

One of my all-time favorite quotes about health and nutrition comes from Michael Pollan in his book In Defense of Food, where he says, “Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants.” Seven words that say so much. The “eat food” part refers to the practice of eating real, whole, minimally processed foods. The “not too […]

The Health Benefits of Two Square Eating

Almost everyone remembers the term “three squares a day” in reference to one of the benefits of joining the military. The pitch was that was that if you joined up, you’d get a steady income, a place to sleep, and three square meals a day. Today, in the face of a massive obesity epidemic, I’d […]

Purple Oatmeal

There is so much to learn by being observant. As I was adding a handful of fresh blueberries to my morning oatmeal recently, I noticed something unusual. I usually use frozen berries in my oatmeal and I’ve grown accustomed to seeing them “stain” my breakfast.

Breakfast Rx: Homemade Müesli

A good breakfast is a game changer. That may seem like hyperbole — and something your mother always told you — but it’s the truth. In fact, scientific studies show that consistently eating healthfully in the morning is one of the most important things you can do to tip your metabolism in the right direction. […]

My Breakfast This Morning

I’m at my computer this morning, after a 45 minute walk and a nice hot breakfast… which has become the subject of this very article. Why write about my breakfast? Well, because it is both delicious and healthy, easy to make, and full of ingredients that each deserve a paragraph of their own. Here’s what […]

5 Healthy Things to Add to Your Morning Routine

If you’re like most Americans, your morning routine probably looks like this: Wake up when the alarm goes off. Hit snooze and get another 10 minutes of fitful sleep. Wake up. Hit snooze again. Wake up 10 minutes later and realize you are running late. Scramble into the shower and get ready as fast as […]

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