4 Healthy Alternatives to Junk Food
Sometimes, we just can’t help ourselves from indulging in our favorite unhealthy snacks. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Looking for healthier alternatives to treats?
Here are some scrumptious swaps that are great for your health.
1. Instead of purchasing store bought potato chips or crisps, bake your own. This way, you’ll know you’re eating whole-food ingredients instead of something overly processed.
2. Replace donut holes with protein balls. Mix rolled oats, nut butter, and honey together and then shape them into spheres. These no bake treats are both delicious and healthy!
3. Trade candy bars for dark chocolate treats. You can even try dipping nuts or fruits like sliced strawberries or bananas in dark chocolate for something that’s sure to serve your sweet tooth.
4. On the occasion where you want to drink something fizzy, choose fruit flavored seltzers over pop. This cuts calories and tons of sugar, both great for your health.
What’s That Pain in Your Hip?
Your hip consists of a ball-and-socket joint that allows you to do things like walk, run, and jump. However, this mobility also makes your hips susceptible to pain and injury. Some of the most common hip issues are:
• Arthritis: This is what it’s called when the cartilage that cushions your hip joint wears down over time.
• Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, which are small sacs of fluid that reduce friction between bones, muscles, and tendons; often occurs when a dysfunctional joint gets lots of use or repetitive motions.
• Labral tear: The labrum is a ring of cartilage that helps to stabilize your hip joint. A tear can cause pain and instability in your hip.
• Snapping hip syndrome: A snapping or popping sensation in your hip can be due to a tendon or muscle moving improperly over a bony surface.
Experiencing hip issues? Let us know, we’d love to help you.