wai words
Wai Words is the place where I share my take on sustainable living, inclusivity, and getting geeky about nutrition and wellness.
Figuring Out the Appropriate Serving Size
Eating too much food in one sitting is hard on your body. Here’s why:
Find Gratitude During COVID-19
During times like these, the ability to remain positive and feel good can be quite a struggle. That’s why we should be conscious with reminding ourselves how much we really have to be grateful for.
Time for a Positive Shift
Research has found that a negative outlook can contribute to everything from depression to heart disease to lowered immune system function. It can affect sleep, weight maintenance, the quality of your relationships, your social life, and even your ability to hold a job.
Give Your Immune System a Helping Hand
So we don't have to tell you that there's a bit of a health panic going on lately. Before you fall down the rabbit hole of the vast amount of information surrounding the new coronavirus, just b r e a t h e. We're here to give you a few tips about how to support your immune system to possibly reduce risk of infection.
Let’s Talk Beans
Beans are packed with tons of fiber, as well as plenty of iron and protein. They are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Good Mood Food
Nutritional psychiatry is a relatively new field that leads the discourse surrounding how food affects your mood. Here's an intro!
Are You Getting Enough Omega-3's?
You hear about the importance of omega-3 fish oil everywhere. But what exactly are they, and why are they so darn important?
Food Allergy vs Intolerance
Some people are confused about the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance, so here's a quick breakdown of the two terms.
Finding Your Wai
Having trouble keeping up with a healthy “way of life”? Just like most people in this world, we’ve struggled with finding our rhythm within the world of health and wellness. It only took years for us to find our own, so please don’t feel alone if you aren’t exactly where you hope to be right now.