Every five years the United States government comes out with dietary guidelines and after a year of debate between health experts and food industry lobbyists, the new dietary guidelines were released yesterday. Here are some key highlights from the new guidelines that you should know: Limit your intake of added sugar to 10% of your daily…
Women are natural givers. We are constantly giving of ourselves to others. If you are a mother, you know this all too well. Whether you are a single-mother, a working-mom or a stay-at-home mom, you are busy juggling your children, your spouse, your ailing parents, your job and your home. One of the more common…
The new year offers an opportunity to reflect on how far you have come and where you want to be this time next year. Many of us are making resolutions. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute (SBRI) the top 10 New Year’s resolutions are: Lose Weight Getting organized Spend Less, Save More Enjoy Life to…
As if we need another reason to exercise, a research conducted by Dr. Richard Simpson at the University of Houston “suggests that exercise strengthens immune cells, improving their response to bacteria and viral infections and making them better at recognizing and killing cancer cells.” According to Dr. Simpson’s research, people who exercise 20 to 30…
Pushups are one of the tried-and-true exercises that you can perform. It’s been around forever. Pushups are performed in a prone position with back flat, stomach in, palms on the floor and balancing on your toes. Benefits of Pushups It can be done anywhere: at home, outdoors or at the gym. It can be combined…
Tis the season. Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. The festive atmosphere is full of holiday lights, colorful decorations, joyous music and children laughing. It’s a season of giving and generosity. The best type of giving is when you can give to someone without expecting anything in return. This type of giving will enrich…
Quick Tip–Eat smaller meals if you feel sluggish and have low energy. Consuming a large meal can make you feel sluggish. The sudden raise and fall in your blood sugar after eating a heavy, carb-laden meal will leave you feeling sluggish and depleted. To avoid the crash and burn feeling after eating a heavy meal,…
The Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant chain is in the news again. And again for all the wrong reasons. Five more E. coli cases have been linked to Chipotle in Kansas, Oklahoma and North Dakota; the dates range from November 18 to November 26. If you recall, Chipotle had an E. coli outbreak in October; mostly…
If you know me, you know I love Zumba. It’s one of my favorite aerobic classes. It makes me happy. Not uncommonly you will find me and other participants smiling throughout the class. Why are we smiling? Because its fun. Zumba is the brain child of Alberto “Beto” Perez, a Colombian fitness instructor and dancer.…
Easy Tip for Wellness Wednesday. Want a simple trick for adding fiber and healthy carbs to your soup or salad? Swap out the typical starchy croutons with toasted whole grain bread. Here is a quick and simple recipe you can try: Whole Grain Rosemary-Garlic Crouton Recipe: Ingredients 1 slice whole grain bread–chopped 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1/2…
