Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’
Workout Fuel
Several of us at The Pharmacy at Wellington are training to participate in the various distances of the Little Rock Marathon in March 2023. We thought it might be useful to share one aspect of our training with you, how we fuel our workouts. Our bodies require nutrients and energy to improve and to perform…
Read MoreFiber — what’s the big deal?
Fiber — what’s the big deal? Fiber, a natural component of plant-based foods, is a type of carbohydrate that our bodies can’t digest or absorb, what used to be referred to as “roughage”. It slows down digestion and helps to pass food waste more efficiently through the body, promoting bowel regularity. It is found mainly…
Read MoreThe Power of Plants
Plants live in ecosystems just as animals do, so they must also defend themselves against predators and diseases. But unlike animals which can move away from danger, plants rely heavily on chemical weapons. We discovered some fascinating ways in which they do this and we’re excited to share this with you! Some plants attract allies…
Read MoreBack to Basics: Nutrition
“You are what you eat” As the adage goes. It makes sense since food and liquids provide our bodies with the necessary vitamins, minerals, fiber, water, and energy to maintain health. Our digestive system breaks down nutrients so that they can be carried via the bloodstream to all the cells that need them. So…
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