How many servings of vegetables do you eat each day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only one in ten adults gets the recommended amount of vegetables, which is the equivalent of 2-3 cups of vegetables for women and slightly higher for men....
"The six biggest doctors in the world are sun, rest, exercise, diet, self-respect, and friends. Stick to them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life." -Charlie Chaplin This quote is a wonderful summary of the activities we enjoyed at the Pure Simple...
Photo Credit: www.ClaraWangPhotography.com September always feels like a mini-January. The summer is over, the kids are back to school or off to college, the house is a bit quieter. You can finally start focusing on yourself and your healthy habits! Studies have proven that following a healthy...
Given the crazy heat over the past few weeks, do you find yourself reaching for more water? Or have the marketers convinced you that you 'need' sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade, to sufficiently hydrate yourself and to maintain peak performance. Millions of dollars are spent reinforcing...
A simple Google search for the best diet or healthiest foods can give you a flurry of conflicting information. This can be overwhelming and lead you to give up before even starting. Rather than getting obsessed by the latest diet trend, put more emphasis on some...
As you hit milestone birthdays, your health becomes more and more important. Things you did before might not be working as they did previously and you may feel more tired and exhausted. It’s never too late to start making changes to improve your health, which in...
Many of us are thrilled to have traveling back as part of our lives. However, traveling can take a toll on your body when eating out more often, sleeping in a different location, and being off your normal routine. However, it's easier than you think...
Think healthy eating is too difficult? Too expensive? Too time consuming? It doesn’t have to be! My mission is to “Make healthy eating simple and achievable for all!” By making gradual changes, I’ve seen my family and my clients gain more energy and vitality. Here are eight simple tips...
Do you ever stop and think about your relationship with food? In relation to food, we have been conditioned with so many thoughts, ideas, and beliefs, starting from a very young age. Your relationship with food is individual and varies from others. Having a healthy relationship...
Do you know how much sugar most people eat in a calendar year? According to a government study, an average American consumes 152 pounds per year. That means, six cups of sugar are consumed in one week. Stop and take that in. SIX CUPS –...