Plastic contains toxins that can leach into food, especially when the food is hot or heated in plastic (friendly reminder that plastic should never be microwaved for this reason!). So, unfortunately, storing your food or eating off of any type of plastic, can have negative impacts on your body and your health. 
 

Sugar-sweetened drinks are just what their name implies; beverages that have been sweetened with added sugar. While these drinks can be a tasty treat every once in a while, they are not a healthy choice for every day. The calories in sugar-sweetened drinks do little to quench your thirst, may contribute to weight gain, drastic swings in blood sugar levels, and provide very little to no nutritional benefits.

Leptin and ghrelin are two hormones in the body that have an impact on our hunger levels and our ability to gain and lose weight. 

When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid or eat less of certain foods, cravings may feel like menacing temptation, but there is hope! You are not alone in your food cravings; research shows that over 90% of individuals experience them and there are steps that can be taken to kick them to the curb.
 

Weight gain most likely occurred over a long period, it is important to recognize that it also takes a while to make a sustained change to your weight and lifestyle. Yoyo diets, (the cyclic process of losing weight, gaining it back, and dieting again) are difficult to maintain long term which is why they do not work! The Sensable Health program is designed to get you on your way to making a lifelong change that you can be committed to!

We've all been there: you start the week with your abundance of freshly purchased, beautiful, and vibrant fruits and veggies. You tell yourself you will meal prep, you will eat salads, you will finish this produce! Then by the end of the week, you find yourself tossing out stinky, slimy, moldy fruits and vegetables, that despite your best intentions, have gone uneaten. Keep reading for a few tips and tricks to make your fruits and vegetables last longer and stay fresher so you have the chance to enjoy them.

Usage of cannabidiol, or CBD, to treat stress and anxiety is something we continue to hear more about and you may find yourself wondering if its effects would be helpful to you. CBD is naturally found in marijuana and hemp plants, but it does not cause feelings of being "high" like THC, which is another substance found in marijuana plants.

Fluctuating numbers on the scale can make you feel like all of your efforts are being thwarted, but short-term increases and/or decreases in your weight are a completely normal part of losing weight and resetting your set point.

Ensuring that a proper amount of dietary fiber is included in your diet is a huge part of your healthy lifestyle! Foods with substantial fiber content keep you fuller for longer, aid in your digestive health, and help to combat irregular bowel movements.

Sleep apnea is a condition in which an individual stops and starts breathing repeatedly throughout their night of sleep. Not only can sleep apnea prevent you from getting a restful and full night of sleep, but it may also increase your risk of developing other chronic conditions.