by Candace Kennedy | Food Focus, Mood + Energy, Nutrition, Vitamins + Minerals
Sardines are awesome. And that’s not just because they were the first fish ever to be canned (although that’s pretty cool, too). These tiny, oily fish are incredibly nutrient-dense and provide a whole host of cardioprotective, cancer-fighting, bone strengthening,...
by candacekennedy | Exercise + Performance, Mood + Energy, Workouts
You’ve probably seen the headlines “sitting is the new smoking” and are well aware of the hazards of a sedentary life. Unfortunately, many of us spend most of the day at a desk, commuting or sitting at work, a lifestyle that can take years off your life. There’s good...
by Candace Kennedy | Mind + Focus, Mood + Energy, Nutrition, Performance, Vitamins + Minerals
To support the many aspects of mood regulation and neurotransmitter production and function, it’s important to eat a nutritionally dense and diverse diet. In part 1 of this series, we looked at some key definitions of brain function, including the mood-regulating...
by Candace Kennedy | Food Focus, Mood + Energy, Nutrition, Performance, Vitamins + Minerals
It’s probably fair to say we all experience funky moods from time to time. Maybe you wake up a little grumpy and don’t know why. Sometimes you might feel like your mind just won’t turn on, and you’re walking around in a brain fog. Don’t worry. You’re not alone, and...
by candacekennedy | Health & Fitness, Mind + Focus, Mindfulness
“Complete Health” — The Big Picture When we talk about “complete health” most of us immediately imagine a hyper-fit, triathlon racing, muscle-bound individual who’s never seen a sick day in her life. But there’s so much more to health than physical health. So the...
by candacekennedy | Mind + Focus, Mindfulness, Performance
If you’re already on the path to a fit and healthy lifestyle, you know the importance of proper nutrition. You know the effects that eating clean and whole foods can have on your appearance, energy levels, endurance, and overall feeling of well-being. You do a good...
