There are countless reasons for not eating healthy foods -- a hectic day at work, no time to shop, not sure how to cook healthier meals, or the thought that healthy food is too expensive. With a few tweaks, healthy eating doesn’t have to be...
The goal of most restaurants is to provide easy, inexpensive food that tastes and smells delicious. Often that means nutrition takes a back seat when dishes are laden with rich sauces, creamy dressings and lots of fried accompaniments with limited vegetables and whole grains. Check out...
How’s your new year going? I'm sure your health and fitness goals are underway and you are making progress. Often we choose resolutions for things we've been struggling with for a while, like our weight or exercise. However, have you given any thought to resolutions...
The holiday season is upon us. From now until the new year, you will probably have many festive gatherings full of yummy, mouthwatering treats and family delicacies. Unfortunately, this can lead to annual weight gain, of which 51% occurs during the last six weeks of...
It’s that time of year again. Time to take stock of the previous year and set some goals for the new year. Each year, we proudly proclaim our New Year’s Resolutions, which we truly mean to accomplish, but unfortunately, nearly all of them fall flat...
The Harvard Chan School of Public Health recently published a study that showed the mother’s health habits can positively affect their kids' health! The study looked at five habits: healthy diet regular exercise moderate alcohol consumption no smoking maintaining a healthy body weight. Children of mothers...
The holidays can be a great time of joy for many. But for others, they are filled with anxiety and stress. Sometimes the stress of holiday shopping, large financial outlays and hosting relatives can drive people over the edge. When stress hits at this time...
The holidays are meant to enjoy your family and friends, not to stress over how much you have to do. Here are few tips to help reduce the stress, particularly in terms of prepping, cooking and cleaning. Reduce Your Thanksgiving Stress 1) Plan ahead. What aspects of...
The holidays can be a magical time of year filled with sparkling lights, loved ones, homemade treats and holiday feasts. Although there is more to the holiday season, many gatherings are centered around eating and drinking. With all the temptations, we often lose focus on our...
The athletes in the Olympics are truly awe inspiring! It’s amazing what they can do with their bodies and their minds. I read a great article the other day from Tom Langton at Gabriele Fitness. He was discussing 'What Michael Phelps' can teach us. What...