By Ashley Watson

Have you ever looked at the label on a supplement and wondered why it contains inactive ingredients?

For instance, the label on a B-complex vitamin should list all of the different B vitamins that are included in the product, such as Thiamin, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Biotin, and other added minerals.

Next to each ingredient you will find a number stating the amount of that ingredient. These are considered the “active” ingredients because they are intended to have a therapeutic effect.

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By Ashley Watson

Riding a bike is a great way to get exercise, save on gas money, and to encourage kids to get away from the television or computer screen during summer vacation. Whether you’re commuting to work or cycling for fun, being safe on the road means following the rules and making yourself visible. It is the responsibility of both drivers and cyclists to learn how to safely share the road.

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By Ashley Watson

Last week, we got you started with four juice blends that were created to support certain aspects of your health. We continue our two-part summer juices post with four more juice recipes that include vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients to get your summer off to great start.

All you need are fresh ingredients and a good juicer. If you don’t have a juicer, you may want to add one to your kitchen tools. You may be able to find quality juicers at thrift stores or yard sales at an affordable price if you take some time to look around.

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By Ashley Watson

Now that summer is officially here, why not drink to your health? Many people start thinking about their health when the weather gets warmer. Increased outdoor activity typically encourages better eating habits to ensure that our body gets the nutrients it needs for energy and recovery after a hard workout. For some, getting rid of all the toxins that may have built up over the winter is an important part of feeling rejuvenated. Making your own juice is a great way to get in the vitamins and minerals you need to be active and feeling strong.

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By Ashley Watson

Whether you are training for a marathon or just trying to get in shape, it’s the time of year that many runners start getting serious about their training. If you want to be in the best shape possible, don’t forget the value of strength training for runners.

According to an article in Runner’s World, strength training can help reduce the risk of injury and improve overall performance. It can also help you keep off those few extra pounds: “Studies have shown that strength training can improve body composition by helping you maintain or increase your lean body mass and can decrease your percentage of body fat, helping you look leaner and burn additional calories.”

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By Ashley Watson

After I moved into an apartment building with a fitness center, I could no longer justify paying for a gym membership. But the one thing I do miss about my gym is the sauna. While I found many benefits to using the sauna after a workout, here are the top five.

1. Eliminates Toxins in the Body

Sweating helps release toxins that build up in your body. Because many of the toxins from our environment get trapped in the water molecules of your body’s cells, these pollutants are excreted through urine or sweat. The deep sweating caused by sitting in a sauna increases the elimination of toxins—which can reduce blood flow and disrupt cell energy and reproduction.

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By Karin Krisher

Resistance bands can give you a whole new type of workout. They’re perfect if you want to shake things up at the gym or if you have a small budget, small space, and small amount of time. For women, they can provide strength training while creating tone, instead of bulk.

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By Karin Krisher

All right folks, we’re back again with another awesome smoothie recipe that supports energy and muscle recovery to keep you at your brightest.*

Healthy shakes are a dime a dozen. But delicious healthy shakes? Those are hard to come by.

This one is incredibly simple. It includes just five ingredients and a power punch for your morning or after a good workout. In the spring, it’s a great choice for its green content and for added energy support.* DMG is included to support recovery and oxygen utilization, as well as to support antioxidant power!*

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By Karin Krisher

This week, hemp seed oil kept coming up in our health conversations. As it seems to be a staple of many nutrition and beauty companies’ offerings, and our customers are interested, we decided to look into it a little further. So, what are the benefits of hemp oil?

Some advocates call hemp seed oil “Nature’s Perfect Food.” Derived from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant, it does not contain the psychoactive compound THC.

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By Karin Krisher

At the end of winter, my skin isn’t what it used to be. Gone is the healthy glow of summers past. Gone is the moisture of humid June air. And sticking with me, of course, is the dry, flaky feeling of five months of freezing. And I’m sick of it.

Wouldn’t it be great if I didn’t have to go through these cycles? Wouldn’t it be lovely to have something—anything—to support normal skin health and hydration all year long? Because FoodScience skin care supplements are designed to do just that, I decided that this year I would assist myself with normal upkeep from the beginning, so the end wouldn’t be so…rough.

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