Knowing what to do and doing what you know you should do are often very different things. Once more, many of us don’t know what we should do or what we want to do. This leaves us feeling confused, frustrated and often stuck in how things are today. This post will help you determine what you want to do and outline a process to get there so you can start today working towards your goals. (more…)
Remember that ice cream you ate three hours ago? Well now it has been added onto your waist.
As we head into the Holiday season packed full of parties, drinks, appetizers, baked goods, treats, candies, and cookies, think about this: three hours. (more…)
Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands; it is partially responsible for the “fight or flight” response we often feel when faced with challenging situations (whether they be physical, mental or emotional). Cortisol is a good thing in small doses. However, chronic or excessive stress can cause cortisol levels to remain elevated over time, which has many detrimental side effects, including fat accumulation, muscle loss, fatigue, increased inflammation and decreased immunity. Therefore, keeping cortisol levels in check is very important. (If you don’t know if stress/excess cortisol is negatively affecting your health, find out here.) (more…)
A snack for the whole family. (more…)
Sprouts are a fantastic way to dramatically increase the nutritional value of any meal and should be an important part of your daily diet. The sprouting process activates a number of enzymes within the seed/grain being sprouted; these enzymes in turn help make and release a plethora of nutrients that are otherwise trapped within the food. These enzymes also help the food ‘grow’ (hence the sprout) and are therefore, fully alive. They are also highly nutritious and contain concentrated amounts of nutrients. (more…)
I remember playing childhood sports, the coach would often tell us to visualize winning the game or making the free throw or goal. This technique is used by athletes a lot to prepare mentally, and many say it works. Apparently these visualization techniques also work for dieting. (more…)
With no cure in sight for the cold or the flu, current treatments can at best bring symptom relief or shorten the duration of those symptoms. Here are some natural remedies that may speed your recovery, and help you feel better along the natural path to better health. (more…)
Smoothies are one of the quickest, easiest and healthiest meals or snacks you can make. But you have to make them the right way.
Most smoothies that you can purchase when you eat out at cafes or juice bars are really just composed of fruit, dairy and sweetener. This is not a healthy smoothie; you can make much more balanced and satisfying smoothies at home. (more…)
When you feel a craving coming on don’t tell yourself you can’t have it; tell yourself you can maybe have it later.
Recent research shows that when volunteers postponed having a snack or something they craved they ate less than those who indulged immediately. (more…)
The University of Pennsylvania conducted a study in a sleep lab and found that people who are sleep deprived eat more and gain more weight than those who get sufficient sleep.
The study lasted 5 days with two groups of people. The sleep deprived group was kept up until 4 am each day and was only allowed 4 hours of sleep. There was also a control group which was allowed a good night’s sleep. The only difference between the two groups was sleep. They lived in a sleep study suite and had the same access to the kitchen and food. (more…)
Give the gift of health!
