Our relationship with food is a very personal one. We equate food with memories and good times with our family and friends. We in no way want to give up that, but we can change how we think about food. How does food make you feel when you eat? Being mindful of these feelings is
We are constantly discovering new superfoods that we can add to our diets. Although matcha may be something you have not heard of before, it has been around for over 800 years. It was used in ancient China as a medicine. It eventually made its way to Japan where it was used in ceremonies, and it is still
If you have children, you have surely watched in amazement how they can play or run around for hours and seemingly never get tired. My daughter never stops- never! I was watching the other day as she would jump from toy to toy tirelessly while playing with the neighbor. I was worn out just watching her, but then it hit me. She is doing stations.
Naturally, she did not think about it and there was no rhyme or reason to what they were doing, but they were
If you are looking for a healthy snack, look no further than popcorn! Well, okay, there are some guidelines that you should look into before just grabbing any bag of popcorn and assuming that is a healthy snack. Popcorn that is drenched in butter, salt, sugar, chocolate, or something else is probably not going to be a good, healthy snack for you. However, plain popcorn does have some great qualities that allow it to be a good, filling, snack.
As a vegetarian, I have to be a little more conscious of the foods that I am eating. In order to have a successful workout that yields a healthier and stronger body, I have to eat the right type of foods. For example, I could be in the gym every day, trying to bulk up, but if I do not eat the right proportions of protein, I will not build that muscle that I want to build.
That being said, I
The Drop 10 Diet was developed around superfoods that help you lose weight by keeping calories from holding on. Superfoods are foods that are high in nutrition and full of fiber. There are also some tips to keep you on
In order to change your body, you must first be inspired in your mind. You have to find what inspires you to exercise and keep your body healthy. Pilates and yoga are designed for stretching your body, while easing your mind and the stresses of the day. For more inspiration, you may need to find it helpful to make a dream board to keep you motivated which is great for any type of workout goal.
Find pictures and words in magazines and print pictures online that are
The pomegranate season runs from September through February, so this is the perfect time to advantage of this wonderful superfood. It can be found in most grocery stores this time of year. Many have believed for centuries that this fruit holds superpowers. This may be in part to the fact that in Peru, it is believed that in the Garden of Eden, Eve actually at a pomegranate instead of an apple. Also, the Ancient Egyptians used to bury the dead with pomegranates, as they believed that they gave eternal life.
While fueling yourself properly is imperative for every workout, it becomes especially important when you exercise in the cold. As our bodies are made up of over 70% water, being in freezing conditions means that your body is going to be less elastic and more stiff. Have you ever put a rubber band in the freezer? Do that and see what happens to the rubber band. That is a simple example of how our body reacts to the cold.
The TLC Diet is similar to the DASH Diet and the Ornish Diet. It was designed to be a cholesterol lowering diet. Research has shown that it is also a good diet for heart health, for helping with diabetes, and weight loss and maintenance. It is considered a safe and healthy diet that is also healthy for children. This is a diet where the whole family can reap benefits. You will not have to make a meal for yourself and a different one for the rest of your family.
The holidays are fast approaching, and that means holiday weight gain is also on the horizon. The average American gains between 5 and 10 pounds during the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. With parties, family events, cookies, leftover Halloween candy, pumpkin spice lattes, eggnog lattes, and anything else that may tempt you. But if you start turning up a notch on your workouts, you may
Who wants to start the New Year with extra body weight, a wardrobe that doesn't fit, and a sugar addiction? This is what can happen if we don't keep ourselves in check. With a little preparation and a positive mindset,
This diet plan sounds simple enough in theory. There is no counting of calories, forget about counting carbs, too. This is more of a lifestyle change than a diet. In addition to adding exercise, you just learn a new way of permanently changing your eating habits without a lot of food restrictions.
The "step" process in the diet is referring to taking 10,000 steps per day. Having a pedometer, smart watch, etc. will be necessary for this part of the diet
During the warm days of late spring, summer, and early fall, I try to add a short evening walk to my schedule a few times a week. This isn't done as a cardio workout but rather as a way to switch from the busy pace of work to the (hopefully) relaxing part of the evening with my family.
However, as the weather becomes colder, the walks become less enjoyable, but I still seek a way to unwind. What I have found is that a short pilates or
There is no shortage of exercises you can do to help tone up your legs and improve your leg strength while building your cardio. It can be tricky to find a type of cardio exercise that won't also risk causing repetitive injuries and overuse injuries if you don't follow a proper training regimen. Here are a few exercises you can switch between to help prevent overuse injuries. Remember to wear proper foot wear at all
When I discuss superfoods with people, it seems the most popular reason why they say that they don't add them to their grocery list is because of cost. There are some, that when they are not in season, can be a little pricey, but none are really that expensive when you think about the health benefits of them. Here we will cover some of the lower cost superfoods to show that
Mireille Guiliano brought the French Women Don't Get Fat Diet to America when she wrote a book on the subject, which explains how French women stay so slim and beautiful. The premise of the diet is that you rid your life of fad diets and learn how to eat small portions. The French indulge in chocolate,
Maybe you or a loved one can't eat foods that contain gluten, but that's no reason to miss out on yummy snacks. It's still possible to prepare gluten-free snacks that are nutrient-rich and delicious. Fortunately, these days supermarkets and bakeries are filled with delicious gluten-free treats, but you can save money and increase your selection of gluten-free snacks if you make your own gluten-free snacks from scratch.
Aesop knew what he was writing about when he penned the story The Tortoise and the Hare. We all are aware of the ending as it was a basic children's tale with a winning moral ending that we recited and learned many years ago. My interpretation of this fable encouraged
