Nutrition & Sleep

Follow the link to listen to the Practical Nutrition Podcast episode on this topic: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/POGGBYhbkBb   The elusive good night’s sleep too often seems just out of grasp in our busy, full lifestyles. If you are like many people, you have lots of barriers in your life that get in the way of getting a…

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Why Are You Hangry?

ARE YOU HANGRY? Listen up! Follow this link to listen to our Practical Nutrition Podcast episode on this topic: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fiJlpbenpBb We often hear clients talk about how they feel like they are always hungry, sometimes leading to being “hangry”! Today, we are going to review some problems that can arise with getting hangry, some simple…

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Yoga For Health: Ft. Co-Owners of Sumits Hot Yoga in Springfield, MO

Yoga: A centuries-old fitness practice. When most people think of yoga, they might think of complicated hand-balancing balancing poses, weird hippy people with long beards and flowy pants, and meditation in a criss-cross position while saying, “Oohhhhmmmm.” But these are just a few of the many common misconceptions about yoga. So what is yoga really…

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5 Components of a Well-Rounded Fitness Routine

We talk a lot about fitness and we love that it is one of the things in life that you can put the work in and improve the outcome. Movement can help you get stronger, healthier, and achieve your best physical life. We get a lot of questions about what is important when developing a…

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Weight Loss Meds: Are They Safe?

A trending topic in our culture at the moment are diabetes medications being utilized for weight loss. The most popular medications include Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. It’s hard to know what each medication provides, the differences, what they are being used for, side effects and more. Let’s dive in!   Click the link to listen…

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Body Image: How Do We Know if it’s Healthy?

Body image: everyone has one, but how do we know if it’s healthy? I think most people can relate when we say that everyone has had a negative body image at one time or another. Even the world’s most beautiful person likely has something they don’t like about themselves. Practice positive self talk. If you…

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Nutrition in the NFL: Interview with Dylan Cole

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional athlete? Well, AYB’s Practical Nutrition podcast caught up with current NFL linebacker, Dylan Cole to pick his brain about the ins and outs about what it takes to perform as a professional athlete. Dylan is a local athlete who played for Logan-Rogersville…

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RECIPE: French Toast Muffins

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — French Toast MuffinsRecipe courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your BestMakes 6 servings (2 muffins = 1 serving)  Ingredients:1/2 loaf leftover sourdough (broken into about 6-8 pieces)2 Tbsp melted butter6 eggs2 cups of milk (of your choice)1 tbsp vanilla extract1 tsp cinnamonPinch saltMaple syrup to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Line…

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