When we talk about spring cleaning, we first think of de-cluttering our home, cleaning the attic, or organizing the garage. But, what about our diet? Spring is a good time for us to spruce up our diets. Although I consider myself a healthy person, I know there are some things in my diet I could improve. For instance, I’m bad at drinking the required amount … Continue reading Simple Tips to Spring Clean Your Diet
In a few of my earlier posts, I revealed my love for Mediterranean cuisine. To reiterate that point, let me just say: “I Looove Mediterranean cuisine!” But, what’s not to love about Mediterranean food: plenty of fresh vegetables, lean meats, seafood, fruits, and healthy oils — foods that taste good and are good for you! Whenever I get the craving for this cuisine, I head … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs
Trying to get and stay healthy takes a lot of commitment and effort. Sometimes, it’s not easy to stay motivated. But, with a little help from a nutrition or fitness app, we can reach our goal and reap the benefits of a healthier, lifestyle. I love that I can use technology to help me sustain a healthy, lifestyle. I’m constantly tracking my health vitals with … Continue reading Want to Get Healthy? There’s an App for that!
If you’ve been thinking about improving your diet and getting healthy, the month of March would be a good time! Why? March is National Nutrition March®, a yearly campaign, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to educate the general public on the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and being healthy. Good nutrition, along with physical activity, can help reduce the … Continue reading Ready. Set. Get Healthy! It’s National Nutrition Month!
I wish that it wasn’t so complicated trying to make sense of all the health and nutrition information we receive on a daily basis. As consumers, we’re told that a healthy way of eating is best, certain types of foods are bad, and exercising is a must. Then, we’re left to figure out this information on our own. But, what if we could change just … Continue reading This One Change Can Kick-Start Weight Loss
As consumers, we’re bombarded daily with nutrition information, to supposedly help us make better health choices. I don’t know about you, but the more information I read, the more I’m puzzled about whether I’m getting enough of the right nutrients. Protein is definitely one of those puzzling nutrients that gets me in a tizzy: Am I getting enough? Am I getting too much? Which foods … Continue reading Puzzled about Protein?
I’m often asked by friends, family, and colleagues ‘how do I maintain a healthy diet?’ They wonder if I ever miss certain foods. And, ‘how do I prevent getting bored by eating the same foods?’ Well, a healthy diet has been a part of my life for over three decades. But, I learned over the years that a little creativity goes a long way in … Continue reading Are You a Healthy, Food Hacker?
Even if you consider yourself a healthy person, which I do, there is still the possibility of you catching a bug. But, instead of heading to the medicine cabinet, you might want to head to your kitchen first. Just the other day, I started getting that irritating feeling in my throat, which indicated that I might be coming down with a bug. Rather than grab … Continue reading Feeling Sick? Head to Your Kitchen!
I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions. I find that after about a month, those resolutions are cast aside. And, I’m back where I started. What works for me is to take a mental note of those things that I can improve upon: increase my fitness activities, drink more water, stress less, etc. I don’t give myself a timeframe, I just take baby steps … Continue reading Tips for Getting Healthy in 2015
Let’s face it, trying to stick to a diet, lose or maintain weight is hard work. It requires dedication and commitment. Day after day, we do our best to stick to our goal, but it can get downright depressing at times. Especially, if we’re not seeing a change, when we step on the scale. But, don’t fret! There’s a simple trick we can use on … Continue reading Try this Simple Trick to Losing Weight!
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