The weather is warming up and most of us are moving out of our gyms and into the sunshine to exercise. We need to be mindful to still get a complete and healthy workout without the equipment and temperature control … Continue reading →
A recent statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) says there is evidence that having a dog, may lower your risk of heart disease. Members of the American Heart Association committee found that pet ownership appears to be associated with … Continue reading →
Every system in your body depends on water. A lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your … Continue reading →
Protein is an important part of your diet. Your body uses it to build and repair tissues, and produce hormones and enzymes. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. However, you probably don?t need … Continue reading →
Now that the sun is finally shining and the weather is warming up, it’s time to start thinking about peeling off your sweater and coat. While only you know what you’ve been hiding underneath all those layers, you’re not the … Continue reading →
Avocados are packed with vitamins and minerals. Their oils help reduce cholesterol and fight against heart disease. Avocados contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat which can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and maintain HDL (good) cholesterol, while decreasing belly fat. Avocados are a … Continue reading →
Although the season officially became spring a few weeks ago, the weather seems to finally be warming up. Not only does this mean we can now exercise outside, but also that springtime fruits and vegetables are finally in season. Purchasing … Continue reading →
Ok,…so I’m still stuck on the fast food calorie shock. I was thinking that there’s so much information available out there on nutritional data for restaurants, that if we can simply arm ourselves with knowledge, we can all make wiser, … Continue reading →
Craving some fatty food? There are tons of healthier recipes that can satisfy your hankering for junk food. For example, our family loves a good fried chicken. To reduce the calories and fat, we?ve replaced the traditional deep fat fry … Continue reading →