"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...
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 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 –...
Even when you begin changing your eating habits for the better, incorporating cleaner foods and better practices, you can still fall victim to carb and sugar cravings. Sometimes, we attribute these cravings to a bad day at work or a stressful week with the kids,...
Feeling like your metabolism is a bit sluggish? Your metabolism is responsible for how much energy your body needs each day and a higher metabolic rate means you burn more calories at rest - ideal if you are looking to shed a few pounds. Did...
Following the slew of popular diets can be overwhelming and exhausting. Every year, there seems to be a new one that pops up and gains popularity, but they’re all very similar. Generally speaking, they are restrictive and rigid which is why you can’t stick to...
Let’s face it. We all have food cravings. Believe it or not, with some tweaks, you can start craving nourishing food instead of heavy comfort foods that leave you feeling blah. My typical craving is a sugary treat – usually something with chocolate. Or, if I’m...