True Health Institute

Ready for Lunch?!

Try our delicious Truffle Burger with sweet potato fries!

Opting for the plant protein in a veggie burger can help you meet a weight-loss goal. Research shows that a plant-based diet is a useful tool for weight loss and obesity prevention.

Eating a snack, going for a walk or scrolling through social media: No matter how you spend them, microbreaks of 10 minutes or less during work can increase vigor while decreasing fatigue.

Short breaks allow the worker to focus on an activity that is different than the one they're working on, which can increase flexibility and improve creative performance.

Even as we look forward to enjoying this fall, the youth mental health crisis, mass shootings and political polarization have plunged many into distress and despair.

Anxiety and depression remain significantly higher than before the pandemic, surveys show, and both of those have been linked to anger.

While it's hard to stop our pain from morphing into anger, we can change how we respond to our emotions. To act kindly, start with self-compassion.

Even if you don't add any salt to your own plate, you might be getting more sodium than you should be.

Bread rolls, canned vegetables and chicken breasts are among the worst culprits (of high sodium) in the US.

Cooking at home where you have more control over the salt shaker while making your meal is best.

More often, reading the ingredients on your products, substituting in herb and spice blends without salt, and focusing your diet on minimally processed foods.

Being conscientious is associated with a longer lifespan and fewer health problems in old age.

Conscientiousness refers to a person’s ability to be self-disciplined, organized, efficient, and goal-oriented.

Conscientious people may also have lower blood pressure and fewer psychiatric conditions, as well as a lower risk of diabetes and heart or joint problems

When it comes to anti-aging strategies, turmeric is a great option. That’s because this spice contains a potent bioactive compound called curcumin.

Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, curcumin is thought to help maintain brain, heart, and lung function, as well as protect against cancers and age-related diseases.