Experts say the best diet is the one you can stick with. You don’t have to spend much time on social media before you’re likely to see a post about weight loss. It may be someone promoting their newest weight loss goal. Another might lament that their diet is too restrictive for them to splurge…
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9 Healthy Nuts That Are Low in Carbs
Nuts are known for being high in healthy fats and plant-based protein while being low in carbs. Therefore, most nuts can fit into a low-carb eating plan, though certain kinds are particularly low in carbs. For those following stricter low-carb diets like the ketogenic diet, sticking to lower-carb nuts can promote successful dieting. Here are…
The 7 Best Protein Powders for Weight Loss
Protein powders have long appealed to people who want to build muscle and become stronger. But they can also help those who want to shed weight. As a convenient and tasty way to increase your protein intake, these powders offer many weight loss benefits — such as appetite control. They’re highly concentrated dairy- or plant-based…
These 10 Clean Eats Will Unclog and Protect Your Arteries
Spoiler alert: they’re all delicious. Heart health is not a subject to take lightly. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. An estimated 44 million U.S. women are affected by cardiovascular disease, causing 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year. And one of the most common forms of heart disease is coronary artery disease….
Holiday Stress and How to Cope with It
You have not participated in the Proactive Health Management Plan last month! In order to receive PHMP Benefit Credit, call a PHMP Health Coach at 855-498-4643 or log into the PHMP Member Portal. The American Psychological Association identified the top four main stressors of the holidays: difficult family conversations, the pressure of gift giving, finances,…
Understanding a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
You have not participated in the Proactive Health Management Plan last month! In order to receive PHMP Benefit Credit, call a PHMP Health Coach at 855-498-4643 or log into the PHMP Member Portal. Type 2 diabetes is a manageable condition. Once you’re diagnosed, you can learn what to do to stay healthy. Type 2 diabetes…
16 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people. In fact, 70% of adults in the US say they feel stress or anxiety daily. Here are 16 simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety. 1. Exercise Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to combat stress. It might seem contradictory but putting…
What Causes Chronic Pain?
Everyone experiences occasional aches and pains. In fact, sudden pain is an important reaction of the nervous system that helps alert you to possible injury. When an injury occurs, pain signals travel from the injured area up your spinal cord and to your brain. Pain will usually become less severe as the injury heals. However,…
Everything You Need to Know About High Cholesterol
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of lipid. It’s a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver produces naturally. It’s vital for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D. Cholesterol doesn’t dissolve in water, so it can’t travel through your blood on its own. To help transport cholesterol, your liver produces lipoproteins. Lipoproteins…
What are the Warning Signs of Breast Cancer?
You have not participated in the Proactive Health Management Plan last month! In order to receive PHMP Benefit Credit, call a PHMP Health Coach at 855-498-4643 or log into the PHMP Member Portal. A sharp pain in your breast, possibly with some tenderness, may have you wondering if it could be something serious. A breast…
6 Delicious Diabetes Recipes You’ll Love
Finding new, healthy recipes to try when you have diabetes can be a challenge. In order to keep your blood sugar under control, you ideally want to pick recipes that are lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Here are 6 recipes to try, straight from nutritionists and diabetes experts. 1. Cauliflower-based bowls You’ve probably…
How Food Addiction Works (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve ever tried to cut back on junk food, you may have realized that it’s easier said than done. People tend to get cravings when the brain starts calling for these foods. Even though people’s rational, conscious mind “knows” that they are unhealthy, some other part of the brain seems to disagree. Some people…
