by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Natural Solutions, Nutrition and Society
From a young age, we’re taught that eating well helps us look and feel our physical best. What we’re not always told is that good nutrition significantly affects our mental health, too (Smith et al., 2020). A healthy, well-balanced diet can help us think clearly and...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education
How Can Nutrition Labels Lie if They are Regulated? Have you even wondered if nutrition labels lie, or at least stretch the truth? Well, the FDA’s food labeling regulations allow for a 20% margin of error in the declared values of certain nutrients. These...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Exercise Wellness, Nutrition and Society
In a world that constantly idealizes the pursuit of peak physical fitness, it’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of trendy workouts, diets, and quick fixes promising the ultimate body transformation. While maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Nutrition and Society
Sugar is a prevalent ingredient in the modern diet, with many people consuming far more than the recommended daily limit. The abundance of processed foods is one major reason for its prevalence in the modern diet. Many processed foods, such as sugary drinks, candy,...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Nutrition and Society
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural compound that comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. Unlike its well-known cousin THC, CBD does not produce a “high” and is not psychoactive. CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system, which regulates several...
