nutrition

Healthy Breakfasts

By Alexis Draeger / January 24, 2024

What does a healthy breakfast look like?   Studies have shown that a healthy breakfast should consist of 50% protein, 30% carbohydrate, and 20% good fats. This ratio has been reported to have positive benefits on mood, alertness, and attentiveness.    Literature also suggests that our diets play a large role in managing chronic pain…

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Importance of Nutrition with Chronic Pain

By Alexis Draeger / March 13, 2023

The western diet is notorious for its processed meats, sugary foods, refined grains, and low intake of fruits and vegetables – which all have negative impacts on chronic pain relief. Poor diet is the leading cause of mortality and can be modified. Our diet can enhance the behavior of the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems,…

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