Quick & Easy Ways to Observe the 5 a-day Rule The 5-a-day rule is based on a campaign that launched several years ago to encourage Americans to make sure they get their 5 daily servings of 5 fruits and vegetables. The campaign’s name was changed to “More Matters” in 2007…
What is Pilates Pilates is designed to improve core stabilization and postural alignment (in other words, balance and posture) by enhancing awareness, mobility, flexibility and strength. The essence of Pilates lies in the focus on using one’s core to initiate and sustain movements – all in coordination with your breathing.…
What is Green Tea? Green tea is made from tea leaves that were steamed or baked immediately after being harvested. Doing this prevents the leaves from oxidizing and gives the tea a lighter taste. It also allows the tea to retain more of its inherent nutrients, which is what gives…
Is it safe to refreeze food that has thawed completely? Its late. You’re tired, hungry and when you realize when you get home that you forgot to thaw something for dinner. So you grab a package of meat or chicken and run it under hot water to thaw it fast.…
Hot Legs in a Hurry http://youtu.be/2VUicL-BSEg In this social media driven world, we're all looking for fast and effective solutions to our exercise goals. Here is a quick lower body blast that will take no more than 15 minutes of your day, but will produce long-lasting effects! Quick Leg Workout…
What Are the Best Low-Calorie Snacks? There are plenty of low calorie snacks marketed as “100-calories,” but most don’t leave you feeling very satisfied. And if being hungry wasn’t bad enough once you flip over the bag and look at the ingredients you may find that what you ate was…
“You’re not healthy unless your sleep is healthy,” - Dr. William Dement, father of sleep medicine “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Old Irish proverb I don’t know too many doctors who have “sleep books” that include much else beyond…
5 Best Detox Foods If I could pick a few buzz words that plateaued in 2013 and are still popping up, detox is one of them. With stronger chemicals in the air, water, medications, and foods, the risk for exposure is much greater than it used to be. Food plays…
http://youtu.be/1av1W3uoaDo Grueling winter blues can have your couch keeping you warm and cozy! Although, knowing spring is right around the corner may motivate you to get off that seat and on to your feet by starting a running program. Beginning such a program can be challenging especially if you are…
Just a few years ago when I would say the word gluten my clients would look at me as if I was speaking a different language. Today, though, gluten and gluten-free have become so common that everyone seems to have an opinion about it. But very few people have a…