"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...
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 –...
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...
Has the excitement of your New Year's Resolutions begun to fizzle out? Did you start out with a bang, to find that your passion and motivation has come to a screeching halt? Are you wondering why you even bothered to set resolutions again this year? It’s...
Are you stuck in the sugar and carb addiction cycle?You eat well all day long.Then, you slip into old habits when the 3pm slump hits or you finally get the kids to bed.You're exhausted and deserve a treat. You resort to sugar, starchy carbs or wine...