THRIVE by Design Wellness

We live in a world where food is constantly in our faces and even the very commercials we see on TV depict happiness and enjoyment from eating whatever food the ad is selling. There is no doubt that you can enjoy eating and enjoy the foods you consume, but the difference between a healthy relationship and an unhealthy one comes down to 3 main factors: Perception - People with healthy eating habits perceive food as a source of nourishment or fuel for their bodies rather than

Kidney stones can be extremely painful. But the good news is that if you make a few small changes to your lifestyle and diet, you can decrease the chances that you’ll ever get one. Below are 5 simple tips to help prevent kidney stones. 1. Get More Calcium There are chemicals in your body called oxalates that usually bond with calcium in your digestive tract. But if you don’t have enough calcium in your system, they bond with calcium in your urine instead and form kidney s

Your mother always told you to eat your fruits and vegetables, and research shows that she was right. Nutritional scientists have studied the benefits of fruits and veggies for decades, and so far we have identified at least six important health benefits of a diet rich in produce. Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. A higher daily intake of fruits and vegetables has been linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Leafy greens and citrus fruits are considered most