If you live someplace cold, like winter and snow cold, then you know the value of chopping wood. It keeps you warm twice. You get fired up chopping that wood (not to mentioned it’s great for your physique) but when you burn it in the fireplace, it warms you... Read more
People say a lot of stuff about fitness. Most of it’s not helpful, but some of it’s downright laughable. Sadly, too many of these silly things come from people who profess to be fitness professionals. I guess anyone can hang a hat on that title. Don’t feel bad if... Read more
Now that summer is well and truly under way, it’s time to turn up the heat and get out the grill. Having a summer shindig is a great way to make the most out of the warmer weather and once you fire up the barbecue, there’s no stopping what... Read more
4 Reasons Your Healthy Eating Plans Aren’t Working
Diet July 28, 2024
You might be eating all the right foods and exercising like you really mean it but somehow, the weight just refuses to shift. Starting out a diet with the best of intentions is all well and good but when you stop seeing instantaneous results, it can be easy to... Read more
Meatless Meals: 5 Vegetarian Recipes You Need To Know
Recipes July 21, 2024
Want to go meatless this week? There’s a ton of ways that you can get your veggie fix and better yet, you might not even miss your regular side of steak! Laying off the meat from time to time is a great way to improve the state of your... Read more
Sure, veggies can be fun to eat, I guess, but if you wake up every day excited about the salad you are going to enjoy for lunch, it’s time you changed your coffee routine. Little in life is less exciting than a salad; even the best ones. We eat... Read more
How tough is your ticker? Keeping your heart in good health is not necessarily something that you should think about in later life and if you want to get the best out of your wellness, it pays to take care of what you put in your body now. While... Read more
Try not to think of your nutrition as a diet. I know this sounds like splitting hairs, but words have meaning. Diet does not connote positive thoughts. Ideally, you eat with some basic tenets in place, which are loosely managed. In that ideal world, you are NOT always fighting... Read more
Stuck In A Food Rut? This Will Help You Shake Things Up
Diet July 15, 2024
Stuck in a rut? It’s time to dig yourself out. Eating the same old foods over and over again can become more than a little boring and over time, you can start to feel all the worse for it. Being too tired to cook can lead you to making... Read more
Find me the adult who really looks forward to the cardios, and I’ll show you a man whose joints ache. Even people who claim to like cardio, don’t really like cardio. They like telling you that they like cardio only to intimidate you. They’re lying. What they like is... Read more
Herb Healing: The Healthy Benefits Of Eating More Herbs
Diet July 12, 2024
How do you season your food? The types of extras that you add to your recipes can seriously transform the healthy properties of any dish and when it comes to great tasting, balanced foods, it seems herbs really are the best way to go. While many herbs come packed... Read more
5 Simple Dip Recipes For A Healthier Snack Time
Recipes July 9, 2024
Snacking can sometimes be the downfall of healthy eating. No matter your level of discipline towards your diet, when hunger calls, it can be incredibly difficult to avoid temptation and make the right food choice to meet your needs. Where there’s a will, however, there’s always a way and... Read more
Once you understand that there is a point where all things can be toxic, even water, then you start to understand how food is neither bad for nor good for you. Food is a form of fuel. That’s it. There are better choices for your goals, but there are also... Read more
3 Health Benefits Of Eating Passion Fruit
Diet July 4, 2024
Want to add a burst of flavor to your healthy routine? You need to try the passion fruit! One of the sweetest, most aromatic fruits on the market, passion fruit is also packed full of some of the best benefits for your health and getting more of it in... Read more
Granola is on the up and whether you’re incorporating it into you breakfast, lunch or mid morning snack, the food can help to give your energy levels a serious kick. While shop bought granola can hide a hundred different sins, making your own at home is a great way... Read more
If lately you’ve been feeling a little “backed up” (for lack of a better term), don’t be embarrassed. This is an extremely common problem that millions and millions Americans deal with on a consistent basis. So what to do when you are suffering from constipation? Well, read on and... Read more
Okay, you can stop rolling your eyes. We called it in this blog, that the future of wearables would include technology to measure your calorie intake. Well, the folks at BioRing took it up a notch. They’re gonna measure macros as well as most other health metrics. If they... Read more
Once upon a time, I had access to data on typical gym goals for new gym members. One of the top three goals was to have a six pack. I think it was number two in the list. It’s great that people set goals. Goals are personal; they should... Read more
6 Make Ahead Meals For A Healthier Lifestyle
Recipes June 20, 2024
When you look into your freezer, what do you see? Is it a wasteland of frozen goods gone wrong, the remnants of some last minute dash to the supermarket stuffed to the back of the ice filled box or rather, is it fit to bursting with healthy meals, each... Read more
Sweet potatoes are always a good idea when it comes to healthy food. Packed full of flavor and highly versatile, the vegetables are a great source of fiber, antioxidants and vitamins. If you’re tired of eating the same old starchy dishes, adding a little sweet potato into the mix... Read more