It can be confusing with the onslaught of coaches in the market these days, each specializing in a specific part of your life, as to which one you should hire when you feel like your life needs some tweaking or a major overhaul. It depends on what area of your life needs the most work. …
If you’re like many Americans, you’ve made a New Year resolution that includes something about exercise and losing weight. Perhaps you’ve decided that 2019 is the year that you’ll get in shape once and for all. To help you with this endeavor, here are guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services as to …
Chia seeds are my favorite seed for two reasons. One, they have so many health benefits and secondly, because I love the way they plump up when added to a liquid. Here are five interesting facts about these trendy seeds. 1) They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which are important for brain and …
Want to avoid the five-pound gain people can put on over the holidays? Are you worried about how you can avoid overindulging, but still enjoy time at your holiday party or family event? Don’t go to a holiday event hungry. You’ve heard the saying—don’t go grocery shopping hungry if you don’t want to overspend. Well, the …
The Skinny on Fats Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems. They also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, and liver strain. That said, our bodies need fat for insulation, …
Eat foods that provide energy Eat foods with a low glycemic index like whole grains, high-fiber vegetables, nuts, healthy proteins and unsaturated oils such as olive oil. These foods release sugar slowly when digested and might help you avoid the energy slump that foods high in sugar give you. Manage your stress A stressed body consumes …
Quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) It’s actually a seed of a leafy plant and more closely related to spinach, beets and chard than to cereals or grains. You should rinse quinoa well before you use it. Rinsing quinoa removes its natural coating, called saponin, which can make it taste bitter or soapy. It contains 8 grams of protein …
One of the most important things we can do for our health is get adequate sleep! I love to sleep. No, seriously LOVE to sleep. I don’t nap, but get a good 8 hours every night—with exception of a couple nights here and there (usually after air travel). I’m not a typical sleeper though—my head …
