Protein is a cornerstone nutrient for long-term health. It helps maintain lean muscle mass, supports metabolic balance, regulates appetite, and contributes to steady blood sugar. While whole-food sources of protein are always the foundation, protein bars can be a practical option when you are short on time, traveling, or need a quick way to bridge the gap between meals.
We’ll take a closer look at what really matters when choosing a protein bar, from calories and portion size to sugar sources and carbohydrate load, to fiber, dietary needs, and even taste and texture. The goal isn’t to find the “perfect” bar, but to understand how to pick one that truly fits your health goals, taste preferences, and lifestyle
We often associate muscle with fitness or appearance, but it’s one of the most essential systems in the body for overall health. It plays a critical role in protecting your joints, improving balance, regulating metabolism, and supporting longevity. It’s also closely linked to how well we age and how long we stay active and independent.
The good news is that you can build and maintain muscle at any stage of life, and even small changes can lead to lasting benefits. Let’s take a closer look at why muscle matters, and how you can build it at any age.
Understanding your body composition offers far more insight into your health than weight alone. To better support our patients' long-term health, we offer InBody scans to look beneath the surface and track meaningful changes in body composition. An InBody scan is a clinically validated tool that measures key markers of metabolic and physical health, including muscle mass, fat distribution, and visceral fat.
Protein is having a moment. It seems that everywhere we turn people are talking about it: How much? What types? What’s best? Who needs it most?
Protein powders can be a convenient tool to support health goals like preserving and building muscle, supporting metabolic balance, improving satiety and appetite regulation, and filling nutritional gaps. But with so many options on the market, including animal or plant-based, flavored or unflavored, sweetened or unsweetened, collagen blends, and more, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Let’s demystify this topic.
If you’ve ever felt like part of you wants to change something while another part holds you back, you’re not alone. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a structured way to understand those inner conflicts and work through them. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, IFS is now recognized as an evidence-based approach that’s been used to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, and even physical health conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disease [1,2,3].
You may not think much about your grip strength until you struggle to open a jar, carry groceries, or hold onto something heavy. But did you know that how strong your hands are can reveal important insights about your overall health and longevity?
Does meal prep feel like an overwhelming task that requires hours in the kitchen? The good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Instead of rigid meal plans or lengthy recipes, the key to sustainable meal prep is strategic planning, versatile ingredients, and simple, nutrient-dense combinations.
In this newsletter, we break down 5 simple steps to make meal prep effortless, plus practical meal ideas to help you stay on track. Learn how to plan, batch-cook, and mix-and-match ingredients for quick, delicious meals all week long.
Have you heard about red light therapy (RLT)? Are you curious how it works and whether it is effective? This popular non-invasive treatment uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to penetrate the skin and stimulate cellular function, particularly affecting our mitochondria (the cellular components that manufacture the energy that powers our body). As interest in RLT grows, people are exploring its potential benefits in multiple areas, from skincare to pain relief. Here’s a look at some of the most common uses and what the research says about them.
