Photo by izik via Flickr When we think of a healthy diet, we automatically think of a diet composed mainly of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and a limited amount of unhealthy fats. Often, the area that is neglected is fish. That’s unfortunate because eating fish provides many nutritional benefits, especially for our hearts. It [...]
Photo by annieo76 As a kid I rarely flossed. Shamefully, I thought it was a waste of time. I never had a cavity, so I thought that brushing was good enough. Then, when I was a teenager, my dentist said that if I wanted to keep my healthy gums and teeth, I had better start [...]
A couple months ago, I received an email from Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison the CEO at Gaia’s Essence. She asked if I was interested in reviewing some of her company’s products. I was delighted to be asked. But before I get to the review, let me give you some information about the company. Gaia’s Essence: Gaia’s [...]
Photo by indywriter via Flickr Are you bored with your exercise routine? Do you dread the workouts you used to enjoy? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then it is time to spice up your workout sessions with a little cross-training. Variety is the spice of life after all! So, what is [...]
Thinking about cutting back your salt intake? Worried about your blood pressure? Has your doctor suggested that you cut back your salt intake as a health precaution? Even though you know it might be the right thing to do, you might be hesitant. You might be afraid your food will be bland and tasteless with [...]
Most people have experienced some kind of back pain at least once in their life. Fortunately, for most people, back pain comes and goes within a few weeks and is not that serious. But once you have experienced back pain, you have a higher chance of recurrence and an increased possibility of greater pain. Back [...]
Photo by Gabriel Pevide via Flickr Bread is a staple food that most of us eat in some form or another each day. That could be toast for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch or a piece of bread to accompany our soup at dinner. But when we try to lose weight, bread is one of [...]
Photo by babbagecabbage Sometimes the fresh fruit that we want to eat is unavailable where we live, out of season, or we worry that it will go bad before we eat it. So, we opt for dried fruit instead because not only does it have a longer shelf life, but it’s always available. Plus, there [...]
Photo by Melinda Nagy via dreamstime When many people imagine the perfect sandwich, they think of a greasy, fatty sandwich. Images of cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteaks or a sandwich piled high with meat, cheese and maybe some bacon, dance through their heads. Those might sound tasty to some of you, but you have to admit that [...]
Photo by Dmitry Maslov via dreamstime When we think of eating potatoes, many of us picture french fries. Others picture baked potatoes topped with sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon, butter or sometimes all of the above. No wonder most of us think that potatoes are fattening! You have no idea how many times I have [...]
Photo by striatic via Flickr Some people enjoy a tall, cold glass of milk either alone or with an occasional cookie. But the experience isn’t so pleasant for everyone. If drinking a glass of milk makes you feel bloated, nauseous or gives you gas, stomach cramps or diarrhea, you might be lactose intolerant. That is [...]
Photo by CodyR via Flickr I’m not sure if it is the crackle of the fire, the warmth it gives off or just good memories of winter fires growing up, but it feels so nice to snuggle up by the fire on a cold day. It is really hard to beat the feelings of warmth [...]
Photo by Ingorrr via Flickr Along with mayonnaise and mustard, ketchup (also known as tomato sauce, red sauce or Tommy sauce) is a popular condiment, especially in the United States. Most people adorn their hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, or grilled/fried meats with ketchup. This condiment is also used as a base for other sauces. You can [...]
Photo by Stewart via Flickr Time and time again, I have heard people say that they don’t have the time or energy to do what it takes to be healthy. They complain that it is hard enough just going to work and taking care of their kids. And on top of that, they say, it’s [...]
Photo by Mauricio Pellegrinetti via Flickr Almost everyone has experienced the unpleasant sensation of foot blisters at one time or another. They tend to occur at the heel or soles of the feet. And wow can they be uncomfortable and even painful sometimes. They can make walking a living nightmare. If you put your body [...]
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