The overconsumption of calories is one of the main reasons for the obesity epidemic. Granted, a lack of sleep, community, and exercise have played their part. But for the sake of the article, we will focus on solving the issue of overeating. When you have a poor understanding of the calories in a meal, you tend to overeat without even realizing it. But it isn't your fault; no one has ever taught you how to portion your meals or track calories. Schools taught algebra and physics but never taught us how to eat correctly. Today we fix that and teach you how to control your portions through calorie tracking.

In my eight-year experience as a personal trainer, the question, "Should I eat before bed?" is asked most frequently. People have the belief that eating past a certain time will pack on the freshman-15 all over again. The idea is that since you are inactive while sleeping most of those calories would be converted to fat and therefore cause weight gain. While there are some downsides to late-night food consumption, nothing, as it relates to health and nutrition, is that cut and dry.

A strong immune system is essential during a pandemic. It is your body’s natural defense against viruses and diseases. An easy way to strengthen the immune system is through adequate Vitamin D levels. Unfortunately, 1 out of 3 people in the United States are Vitamin D deficient. Among the elderly, this number increases to 6 out of 10 people (1).