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What is blood glucose? In the average healthy individual, the heart pumps approximately 2,000 gallons of blood through the body each day (1). This blood serves to transport oxygen and a variety of different ...

Aliza Sokolow is a food stylist, photographer, baker, and soon-to-be published author whose passion for food has given her followers a lot to smile about in these uncertain times. But don’t call her an influ...

Sweet and Healthy? We’ve all faced this great dilemma: how do I satisfy my hankering for a sweet snack when I know I should really stay away from sugary treats like cookies, candy, or chocolate? Upgra...

For this month’s conversation with Cynthia Sass (MPH, MA, RD, CSSD), UPGRAID's nutrition consultant and registered dietician weighs in on just how valuable a nutritious diet can benefit your immune system an...

If you’ve researched holistic and herbal remedies to chronic health issues such as inflammation, you may have read about a common natural chemical called curcumin. But what exactly is curcumin and what does ...

Cynthia Sass, UPGRAID's nutrition consultant weighs in on why plant-based diets are growing in popularity and how they differ from the public's understanding of vegan and vegetarian diets.

Cynthia Sass (MPH, MA, RD, CSSD) is a private practice performance nutritionist and a former nutrition consultant for five major sports franchises for over 12 years. As a three-time New York Times best-selli...

People who take supplements that contain turmeric are understandably curious to know how they can get the most out of their turmeric so that it absorbs in the body quicker and more seamlessly. Some consumers...

While it may be a myth that you only use 10 percent of your brain at a time, many people are still on the lookout for ways to improve cognitive function. It should be no wonder, then, that nootropics are ...

HERE’S WHAT A HEALTHY CHEF PUTS IN HIS 5-MINUTE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SALAD DRESSING

As emerging science shows how interconnected all of our body systems are, holistic health is proving to be a more utilized alternative to traditional medicine ever before. Holistic health is a way...

Common injuries such as muscle strain, swelling, and nerve pain create challenges in your day. UPGRAID provides the fundamental groundwork for natural self-care. Imagine being able to reduce the side effe...