Welcome back to wellness shot! Today’s episode is a deep dive comparing ingredients in popular protein bar brands. My sources include health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-know-about-sugar-alcohols/ . I hope you enjoy!

Today’s episode is a dive into carbs and why they are good for you. Let’s look into how the body uses carbs. We discuss the Keto & Atkins diet. My sources include “physiology of sport and exercise sixth edition” and www.health.Harvard.edu

Today episode is a look into the reduction of anxiety & stress with yoga. We look at studies that include college students and healthcare workers. Enjoy!My sources include: “impact of yoga and meditation intervention on students stress and anxiety levels” & “the use of yoga to manage stress and burnt out in health care workers: a systematic review” www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Todays episode is diving into brands that market themselves as healthy. We discuss some studies that did research on consumer perspective. We also look at the impact marketing has on children and their food choices. My sources include www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov “healthy/unhealthy food brands influence health, calorie and price ratings of food”

Todays episode is all about my daily foods. I have some favorites and it’s all in this episode. Enjoy!

Today’s episode is all about pre workout. We discuss the benefits and safety considerations of MIPS. Today’s sources include www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov The article titles: MIPS safety implications, and performance outcomes: a brief review. & Effects of two pre workout supplements on concentric and eccentric force production during lower body resistance exercise in males and females: a counterbalanced, double blind placebo, controlled trial

Today’s episode is all about a week in my life! I discuss my meals, workouts and schooling. Enjoy!

Today is a short bonus episode on the Olympics! We discuss how athletes put their bodies through so much and how healthy that is. Go team USA! My sources include www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov “how much is too much, IOC consensus statement on load in sport and risk of illness”

This episode is all about exercise is medicine. Exercise can mimic the effect of medicine in some instances. We also discuss exercise prescription. Enjoy! Today’s sources include www.exerciseismedicine.org and www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Today’s episode is a part 2 of our exercise and mental health discussion. Join me and Riley as we dive into some research articles on the mood boost exercise can offer. Our sources include www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov The article titles are: Physical activity and mental health: the association between exercise and mood. Secondly, Physical activity for cognitive and mental health in youth: a systematic review of mechanics. Finally, Effects of aquatic exercise on mental health, a functional autonomy and oxidative stress in depressed elderly individuals. Enjoy!