HOME THE PLC EXAM CORPORATE HEALTH COVID 19 ABOUT US CONTACT US BLOG MICRONUTRIENT FOCUS ON IRON Iron (Fe) is a mineral involved in several important functions within our bodies. Despite its importance, unfortunately iron deficiency anemia is considered to be one of the world’s most common nutritional deficiencies. Let’s outline some of the most important things to know about this mineral and how to make sure you are consuming the adequate amount. READ MORE TIPS FOR STAYING FIT THROUGH THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON As we start to settle into November, tension and stress begins to creep in as well. It is no secret that the holiday season adds much more stress to our everyday lives. On top of planning parties, shopping, cooking and managing our own families, we have to take care of our selves too. READ MORE EXERCISE: THE BEST RX ON THE MARKET It’s not a new concept that exercise has curing powers. This hypothesis dates as far back as 2500 BC. The great philosopher Plato once said that “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being”. Research continues to prove that exercise causes a myriad of beneficial effects for overall health and wellness, so much so that it should be considered a drug. Like any drug, proper dosing is required for positive results. READ MORE BE SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE THE BENEFITS OF EATING DARK CHOCOLATE No empty calories here. This sweet treat comes with an antioxidant boost. Cacao, the seed pod from which chocolate is made, is rich in flavonoids. These antioxidants have been shown to help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and reduce other risk factors for heart disease. READ MORE BEYOND THE ORANGE :: 5 FOODS TO POWER UP ON VITAMIN C 5 FOODS WITH MORE VITAMIN C THAN AN ORANGE When you think about Vitamin C what is the first food that comes to mind…oranges perhaps? While oranges and other citrus fruits contain a healthy dose of Vitamin C, there are in fact plenty of other foods that contain just as much, if not more. Read of for five examples of foods that contain more Vitamin C (70mg) than 1 medium orange! READ MORE TIPS FOR SUMMER EXERCISING WITH HEART CONDITIONS EXERCISING WITH A HEART CONDITION DURING THE SUMMER Your heart beats faster and works harder in high heat and humidity of the summer to keep your body cool. For people with heart disease, this extra stress on your heart could be dangerous. READ MORE YOUR GUT MICROBIOME & FERMENTED FOODS Gut health has finally been getting the spotlight it deserves. Maybe it is a side effect of the amount of time many had to start focusing on wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe everyone is starting to notice when they consult with their favorite doc, Google MD, everything seems to mention gut imbalance. Regardless, giving our gastrointestinal system the recognition it deserves, as the core of our health, not just an independent organ, is long overdue and a pivotal movement for health and well being. Promoting a healthy microbiota or levels of positive bacteria in our gut has always been on the radar, and the supplement industry has thrived off of the indisputable importance of keeping it balanced. However, since the world came to a screeching halt about a year ago, we all tried to step out of our instant gratification-esque ways and really chewed into our current nutritional habits. As a result, there is a demand for foods that satisfies our guts need for balance. READ MORE SUBSCRIBE TO THIS BLOG Click to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. RECENT POSTS Micronutrient Focus On Iron Tips For Staying Fit Through The Upcoming Holiday Season Exercise: The Best RX On The Market Be Seduced By The Dark Side Beyond The Orange :: 5 Foods To Power Up On Vitamin C CATEGORIES Corporate Creative Getting Fit Healthy Recipes Medical News Nutrition PLC in the News Press Releases Uncategorized Videos Webinar TAGS antibodies antioxidants beans breakfast cancer prevention chloroquine community transmission coronary artery disease coronary calcium coronavirus coronavirus symptoms coronavirus trials covid-19 covid-19 immunity covid-19 in children covid-19 transmission covid-19 treatments covid-19 vaccine executive health exercise fitness gluten free grilling health healthy eating heart attack heart disease heart health heart scan mediterranean diet nutrition obesity prevention preventive medicine princeton longevity princeton longevity center probiotics sars-cov-2 summer recipe vaccine visceral fat vitamin d walking weight loss wellness 1 2 … 68 » ©2018 PRINCETON LONGEVITY CENTER