Author: Richard C. Trotter
Ever since experts have realized the many negative health consequences of consistently consuming excessive added sugars (increased inflammation, altered gut microbiome health, overall increased chronic disease risk, etc.), we have had artificial sweeteners to help us have our (sugar-free) cake and eat it, too. These substances, which include aspartame, sucralose (Splenda), monk fruit, and stevia, provide a similar sweetness to sugar with little to no calories, and are found in a wide variety of packaged foods from diet sodas to protein powders. But is the artificial stuff really better than plain ol’ sugar? That’s where things get a little sticky.…
When we think about our butt muscles, the gluteus maximus usually gets all the glory. The largest and strongest of the bunch, this baby takes most of the responsibility for creating a powerhouse backside (and that perky peach shape). But the muscle that most of us actually need to pay more attention to is the gluteus medius. Located along the sides of the hips, sitting just under the gluteus maximus, it may not be as big as its neighbor with the more impressive name. Yet neglecting gluteus medius exercises can come back to bite you in the, well, butt. “It’s…
Yes, I am turning another year older and wiser… and reflecting on the journey, you have all given me more than you know. I want to say thank you with my whole heart for being part of the JSHealth family. Your love and support are the greatest gift of all. This past year has been a journey of growth… filled with its own set of challenges and lessons (life is very imperfect!), but each hurdle has shown me just how strong we all truly are. Through it all, I’ve come to cherish the simple things – a healthy morning routine…
My latest salad is a real prep-ahead champion! It stars a colourful blend of roasted veggies on top of a bed of fluffy couscous garnished with my signature ‘salad sprinkle’ (keep in the fridge to add to your next salad or on top of yoghurt!) of crunchy nuts and seeds. The best part? This stores so well and tastes even better the next day, perfect for meal prep or quick weekday lunches. Customise with your choice of protein – I love shredded chicken, boiled eggs or chickpeas for a vegan option. Enjoy, Jess x Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, cubed…
As a Black girl who came of age in the ’90s and early ’00s, I used to think having type 4 hair meant having limited styling options. But really, it was the beauty industry’s lack of inclusivity that was failing me. Fast-forward to 2024, and with many products on the market specifically designed for oily hair and more stylists than ever specializing in natural hair, I’ve realized that my curls are limitless. One week, my hair could be in an afro. The next? Braids. A month after that, I could be wearing a silk press—ironically, my style of choice since chopping…
Let’s talk colorectal cancer stats. If our internet habits are anything alike, you, too, haven’t been able to escape headlines, reels, and TikToks about the surging rates of colon cancer in young people. Specifically, one in five cases diagnosed today is in a person under 55 years old—twice as many as in 1995, according to a study published in 2023 by the American Cancer Society. Some of the young people affected have taken to social media to share their early symptoms and experiences with the disease in hopes of raising awareness and helping others spot potential cases. What can you…
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In theory, fitness is meant to be fun. But while endorphins are great and moving our bodies is a privilege, hearing that you’re supposed to enjoy something that you secretly hate isn’t exactly helpful advice. In fact, it can make you feel pretty shitty. This is all too familiar for comedian Hannah Berner, who’s spent the last several years navigating what she calls “a complicated relationship with fitness.” After playing competitive tennis through college, she struggled to find the joy that once came along with exercise. “I was on a full scholarship and there was a lot of pressure and…
Want to hear a sad (though probably not shocking) stat? According to the National Organization of Women, 62 percent of women say they’re not happy with their bodies. Now ready for something more encouraging? If you count yourself among that 62 percent, you don’t have to stay there—Amanda Tran, owner of private Pilates studio Let’s Transform and a Nike Well Collective trainer, is proof. During her 20-year journey as a classically trained dancer, Tran developed body dysmorphia that made her feel disconnected from her body and overly critical about identifying ways to “improve” it. But all of that started to…
Transport yourself back into a middle school gym class. From the dreaded presidential fitness test to the awkward-length gym shorts, you can probably think of a few reasons why you’d prefer not to relive those moments. For Bobby Rodriguez, yoga instructor and Nike Well Collective trainer, this culture of physical education took the joy out of movement (read: a locker room full of cruel pubescent boys definitely did not feel like a safe space to a budding gay kid)—and it would be years before he was able to shift his relationship with exercise back into a positive one. Years later,…