Unmotivated to exercise? 12 ways to get inspired
Getting and then staying motivated to keep yourself physically fit does not come naturally to everyone. There has to be the drive to get healthy and stay fit. What motivates one person may not necessarily motivate someone else. Each of us has to have a trigger(s) encouraging us to carve the time and energy out…
Read MoreHow simple food swaps can make recipes healthier
Have you ever tried mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes? How about chocolate cake made with black beans? Probably not your usual method of cooking but making healthy swaps with not-so-healthy ingredients is becoming more popular as people are becoming more aware and informed about what they eat. These subtle yet unusual changes focus on taking basic recipes…
Read MoreGarlic – nature’s medicinal gem
The old saying “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” credited to the Greek physician Hippocrates (circa. 460-370 B.C.), also considered the “father of medicine,” seems to have really practiced what he preached. He once prescribed a certain food substance for nearly everything from poor digestion, fatigue, respiratory issues, and parasites. This…
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High Protein Kale Smoothie Recipe
Kale is an amazing food everyone should try just because it is so full of important nutrients doing their job of keeping us healthy. One cup of raw kale contains: Just 33 calories 2.5 grams of fiber helping with digestion and making you feel full Good source of protein providing 13 grams slowing down digestion…
Read MorePotassium – a proven provider of health perks
As Americans, we know we get in much more of the mineral sodium than what is for our own good. But there is another mineral sharing some of the same functions as sodium many of us underconsume – potassium. Potassium and sodium work closely together in the body and are both major cations (positively charged…
Read MoreHere’s a weight loss/weight management tip…… Set S.M.A.R.T. goals It you’re not familiar with this acronym, it’s time to get introduced. Any goal you set, whether for weight loss or anything else, needs to be this – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. When a goal meets these conditions, your odds of achieving it are greatly…
Read MoreWhy inactivity will ruin your health and how not to let that happen
If there is one thing the human body is designed and meant to do is to move. Yet how many of us spend a good chunk of our day sitting and moving very little? Physical inactivity or lack of movement can literally be ruining your health. When we spend inordinate amounts of time sitting at…
Read MoreRecognizing and preventing hypoglycemia
Throughout the day, our body is normally very good at maintaining steady blood glucose levels – usually between 70 and 100 mg/dl. This is important as a steady supply of blood glucose is necessary for the brain and nervous system to function properly just as it is for a car needing gas to be able…
Read MorePowerful food pairings boosting nutrition
Laurel and Hardy, Batman and Robin, Bert and Ernie – certain pairs of people or things are just naturally better together, complementing one another. It’s the same way when pairing certain foods together to bring out the best in one another and to get a bigger nutritional punch. This is known as food synergy. Food…
Read MoreSeeing Orange this winter
Oranges, tangerines, clementines – that’s a lot of orange to look for in the grocery store. Read my article on why you should stock up on these colorful fruits and have a ball enjoying them. We’ve heard of the term “seeing red” but during the months of December, January and February, this is prime-time for seeing…
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