Many of us tend to surround ourselves with a lot of noise, which can contribute to our restlessness, anxiety, and stress. This noise can come from a variety of sources: people, music, reality tv, email, and the internet. Turning off this noise can be a challenge, especially when we feel the need for constant connectedness. One of the most precious things to surface, when this … Continue reading Finding This Hidden Gem in a World of Noise
Who doesn’t love dessert: chocolate cake, golden pound cake, cheesecake, apple pie, and peach cobbler, all topped with a huge, scoop of vanilla ice cream. All these desserts sound delicious and oh, so gratifying. But, they are also the culprits to putting on those extra unwanted pounds. As much as I would love to eat a big, slice of chocolate cake, and wash it down … Continue reading Don’t Dish Dessert — Just Make it Healthy!
I love technology — especially when it provides value and simplifies my life! Although I’ve followed a healthy diet for quite a long time, I’m always looking for ways to help me continue on that path. An easy way to stay focused on eating healthy and having a healthy lifestyle is to download health and nutrition apps to your smartphone. This is the perfect solution … Continue reading Use These Awesome Apps to Stay Healthy
There are many foods that are especially good for men’s health such as: oysters, fatty fish, bananas, Brazil nuts, and whole grains. But, there is one cancer-fighting food that men should eat daily: tomatoes. It is not surprising that tomatoes top the list of foods that men should eat daily. Why? Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a potent antioxidant and cancer-fighter. Research has shown a … Continue reading 1 Food Men Should Eat Daily
The Mediterranean diet is becoming more and more popular, due to its health benefits, for increasing life expectancy and lowering risk of heart disease and cancer. Whether you’re considering a life change of adopting a Mediterranean diet, or adding Mediterranean foods to your diet a few days a week, you’re sure to reap the health benefits by having stocking up on these essentials: salmon, olive … Continue reading Stock-Up On These Mediterranean Diet Essentials
Each week I browse the web searching for interesting health topics, to use for writing my blog posts. I was excited to find out that May is International Mediterranean Diet month, since I absolutely love Mediterranean food! So much has been in the news about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. It is said to be the best diet for good health and longevity. … Continue reading Add Mediterranean Foods to Your Everyday Meals
No matter how you look at it, life isn’t always great; there are ups and downs, good and bad. For these reasons, I always take a beach vacation to help remind me of the wondrous beauty in life: ocean, palm trees, white sand, and sun. On my recent vacation to Clearwater, Florida, I was reminded daily that life is short, and every opportunity should be … Continue reading Is Your Life a Beach?
Besides drinking a cup of hot, herbal tea, there’s nothing more relaxing than enjoying the cool breezes, warm water, and sun on a beach. But, even better — enjoying the beach while listening to jazz. Next weekend, hubby and I are heading to the white, sandy beach of Clearwater, Florida. This is our first trip to Clearwater, but I’m sure it will live up to … Continue reading What’s Better than Beach and Jazz?
Ok, so you’ve decided to take the plunge and start eating healthy. However, the process hasn’t been easy; right? That’s because life gets in the way! Yes, anytime you decide to rid yourself of a bad habit and start a new one, it seems that the universe will put as many obstacles in your path, as possible. It’s as if you’re being challenged in your … Continue reading Tips to Keep You Motivated to Eat Healthy
I love drinking herbal tea! In fact, I’m obsessed with it; so much so, I drink a cup each night; even when it’s hot outside. The joy of slowing down the world, for a few minutes, to sip a cup of tea, is priceless! My late mother-in-law believed that all of life’s problems were solved with a cup of tea! But, what could be better … Continue reading Drink Your Tea and Eat it Too!
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