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YES! Nutrex Hawaii Ambassador Beata Tou, who works in hospitality enjoys swimming, competing in triathlons, rock climbing and yoga - all while living a plant based lifestyle. Regarding her diet,...

Sticking to a vegetarian diet can sometimes mean getting creative, because one has to find suitable alternatives for essential proteins most commonly obtained through meat, poultry, and fish. Luckily, there...

MAY 2023 If you or a loved one suffer from an “-itis”, here are my top nutritional tips to support your healing.  An “-itis,” also called inflammation, is caused by an imbalance...

Beauty is not just skin deep. In fact, skin appearance can tell you a lot about your overall health. For example, dull or tired looking skin might be a sign...

For those who live an active lifestyle or are trying to make a change in their life through the benefits of exercise, then BioAstin®  Hawaiian Astaxanthin® and Hawaiian Spirulina®  are...

You do not have to be a vegan or vegetarian to help our planet. Excess meat is not the greatest thing for your health and our planet, in fact, it’s...

Diet and stress have a lot to do with one another. Let’s learn more about some of the things we eat and how they may affect our stress levels. Skip...

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 3.4 million Americans aged 40 years or older suffer from visual impairment or are considered legally blind. The CDC's study...

The grocery store is a place that can be a great source of health and nutrition, but it can often be a destination that’s filled with confusing choices. What should...

There’s more to working out than exercising. To take full advantage of your exercise routine what you put in your body matters. A lot! If you work out regularly or...

June 2021 I recently wrote about the benefits of adopting a holistic approach to fitness, so I thought I’d complement that story by sharing the details of my approach to living...

March 2021 Movement never lies. The way you move tells your unique story: your history, compensations, and adaptations. To better understand—and start to improve—your movement, consider the different types of...

The immune system is made up of special organs, cells and chemicals that fight infection (microbes). The main parts of the immune system are made up of white blood cells,...

Hawaii consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in the US year after year - and for good reason! Kama’aina (local residents) can enjoy fresh island fruits all year...

A healthy body is one key to a healthy immune system. Making long-term lifestyle changes that increase good habits and decrease destructive habits are ideal, but if you’re in a...

Carbo-loading the night before a big event, together with protein and antioxidant recovery meals afterward, have become the status quo for many endurance athletes in terms of their diet. But...

When researching muscle and fitness information, it is common to find products promising greater muscle development through powders, pills, special exercises, and the like. Many of these claims are dubious...

Heart disease kills more people in the United States than any other disease. A scary as this stat is, there’s hope for people who want to improve their heart health,...

“You are what you eat” is an oft-repeated adage. And, it’s certainly true that healthy food helps build a fit body, and that unhealthy food does just the opposite. When...

Gluten is a protein compound found in wheat, rye, barley, triticale, and a number of other processed foods. A binding agent that creates elasticity and helps give certain food products...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You might already know this, but for a combination of reasons, you may shortchange yourself at breakfast, or worse – skip...

Superfood is a classification used to describe a food that is very high in phytonutrients. These foods tend to be extraordinarily high in vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, and they...

Globally, malnutrition is a serious issue, and developing nations bear the brunt of this challenging public health issue. Many of those who are fortunate enough to reside in wealthy nations...

Eating healthy but without exercise means you’re missing out on a big piece of the fitness puzzle. By the same token, working out isn’t nearly as effective if the right...