Nutrition
Downsides of too much caffeine
Written by Robert Connolly The pace of everyday life seems to effortlessly increase over the years, and we find ourselves looking for that little burst of extra energy. While a proper diet and adequate sleep are the best practices for…
Vitamin D studies and COVID-19
Written by Robert Connolly Vitamin D has been a widely observed and studied supplement long before COVID-19 surfaced and will continue to be studied for many years to come. The onset of the pandemic has sparked many new studies to…
5 (more) Healthy Infographics
Written by Robert Connolly We hear about health and immunity often, but have you taken a few minutes to truly focus on the current state of your immune system? Try not to brush it off another day and take some…
5 Healthy Infographics You Can Apply Today
Written by Robert Connolly We are continuously inundated with information due to a daily bombardment of emails, texts, and social media alerts. We mentally cycle through so much data that sometimes it can feel like our short-term memory acts more…
Signs That Your Liver Needs A Detox
Written by Rob Connolly Your liver is an extremely important filtration system that your body depends on to convert toxins into waste products, cleanse your blood and metabolize nutrients. It is one of many organs to keep healthy to help…
Easy Guide To Staying Healthy, Fit and Sane During COVID-19
Written by Robert Connolly How are you doing? People cope with difficult situations in different ways. So, how are YOU feeling? I hope this finds you in a situation where someone has checked in on you recently or that you…
Top 5 Nutrition Myths
Written by Rob Connolly On the Salus Update Blog, we strive to share information that is evidence-based to help stop the misinformation that quickly spreads across social media and the internet. The myths that I am about to share are…
Olive Oil or Coconut Oil?
Cooking oils are seemingly simple and rarely, if ever, talked about at dinner parties or in any social circle. They are probably only thought about when being used or thrown out. When it’s time to replenish, you reach for the…
How do you choose a protein powder?
The global sports nutrition market is a billion dollar business. According to statista.com, the worldwide industry was valued around $51 billion USD in 2018 and it continues to grow. Protein supplements, such as whey and plant based powders, make up…
Turmeric: A potential cure for cancer?
Cure. A very strong and controversial word within the medical and pharmaceutical communities. Turmeric, a plant that produces a spice for medicinal use and food preparation, has been benefiting cultures in Asia for thousands of years. Even recently, claims have…
Can you be addicted to eating pizza?
Wood-fired, fresh flatbread hand spun to a thin crust, light on the homemade tomato sauce, topped with authentic mozzarella, dried oregano and greasy pepperoni. A dish that will probably forever fill my pizza craving as long as I roam this…
Will gorging over Thanksgiving weekend cause you to gain fat?
It is not a stretch to assume the majority of people who participated in this year’s Thanksgiving dining experience ate more than average during their idle conversations among various distant family members and close friends. Regardless if any of those…
