Ryan Velez, Author at ActivatedYou

What a Simple Glass of Lemon Water Can Do

by Ryan Velez | Nov 27, 2017 | Health Tips

How do you kick off your day? Wake. Stretch. Brush your teeth. And then perhaps a morning beverage to kick your system into gear. Of course, some folks go for a cup o’ joe to power through their morning commute. Others may opt for an herbal tea to try and relax before...

How to Make Nut Milk (it’s easier than you think!)

by Ryan Velez | Nov 9, 2017 | Nutrition

This may be a surprise, but the most common food allergy isn’t peanut or gluten. It’s dairy. Two-and-a-half percent of the population has a true milk allergy.1 And even people without a milk allergy may find themselves struggling with digestive discomfort, bloating...

Why You Need To Embrace Strength Training – Now!

by Ryan Velez | Oct 30, 2017 | Exercise Tips

Strength and weight training tend to conjure up a very specific image: muscle-bound athletes. These individuals push themselves to the limit to hone and refine their bodies. And while these athletes are certainly dedicated to keeping their bodies fit, what about the...

Fact: Your Gut Bacteria Could Be Impacting Your Mood

by Ryan Velez | Oct 27, 2017 | Health News, Probiotics

Mental health isn’t something that we can see, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. After all, nearly 15 million American adults dealing with major depression, and almost 75% of Americans report dealing with anxiety at some time in their life.1 That means,...

Beet Kvass: A Delicious Health Trend from Eastern Europe

by Ryan Velez | Oct 24, 2017 | Health News, Probiotics

Beet kvass hits a lot of health trend marks—it’s plant-based, made from a superfood and fermented. Beet kvass, (pronounced k-vahs or k-wass) is a fermented beet juice that hails from Russia and parts of Eastern Europe, like Ukraine. The name is derived from the...