Homemade Hummus and Its Amazing Health Benefits
Looking for a healthy appetizer to share at your next party or delicious weekday snack? Give homemade hummus a try! A popular Middle Eastern dip, hummus is packed with vitamins and minerals. Research has even linked hummus and its ingredients to a variety of health benefits! This includes: helping fight inflammation, improving blood sugar control, […]
Wake Up to Breakfast Tacos
For a delicious and healthy change of pace in the morning try these nutrient-rich breakfast tacos, which use no processed meats and are made with healthier wheat tortillas and homemade pico de gallo. While the recipe is not a strictly vegetarian one, it is perfect for lacto-ovo vegetarians (people who eat only vegetables with the […]
9 Tips to Winterize the Whole Family
With cold and flu season in full swing, what measures can you take now to ensure you or your family members are not sidelined with nagging colds, earaches or send-you-to-bed flu symptoms? Here are nine easy tips to help you get winterized… and it all starts with boosting your immune system. Probiotics Probably the most […]
How Blue Light Affects Your Sleep
Find out why over-exposure to blue light affects your ability to fall asleep and the quality of sleep you get. Whether it’s looking at a computer, watching TV, using a tablet, or playing on your smartphone, the average American adult spends 10-12 hours a day looking at a screen. Teens aren’t far behind, clocking in […]
The best stretches you probably aren’t doing
Doing stretches is boring and you don’t need to do it. If it were really good for you, everyone would be doing it, right?” This way of thinking is prevalent in society, but when you see people losing range of motion and the ability to stand up straight, you have to wonder if doing stretches […]
Quinoa with broccoli and cauliflower
If you’re looking to mix up your grains, look no further than quinoa. This seed can be cooked and used in place of grains and contains all essential amino acids, making it a good source of protein. Pairing with broccoli and cauliflower gives this bowl a fresh crunch and adds vitamin C, folate, and cancer-protective […]
14 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Stress
We are so accustomed to living every day at a heightened level of stress that many of us aren’t even aware of it. Pinpointing the cause is key to combating stress, but often the cause or causes of stress are unavoidable. So rather than quit your job, check out of your family or sell your […]
Exercises to achieve strong feet and ankles
Everyone knows that a structure built on a weak foundation is not sturdy, but most people don’t realize this principle applies to the human body. Weak feet and ankles create instability, leading to poor posture and slow movements. Performing exercises to make feet stronger and more flexible will enhance sports performance, improve balance, increase range […]
10 Great Reasons to Drink Lemon Water Daily
Take the lemon in your water the next time it’s offered. Not only is it a great way to help you boost your water intake, but an unsweetened glass of lemon water (especially first thing in the morning) also provides your body with some great health benefits. Warm or cool, drink it straight up or […]
6 Tips for a Healthy School Start
The transition back to school can be hard on parents and kids alike. Kids might be nervous about meeting a new teacher or not having any friends in their class. Parents may be stressing about how to fit it all in – work, school, sports, homework, art classes, STEM clubs, working out, making healthy meals… […]
Breathing Exercises Stop Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Breathing and oxygenation are critical to avoiding stress primarily because they keep acidosis away. Blood tends to be alkaline because the vital combustion taking place in the body are mostly acid in character. Alkalinity of the blood allows chemical processes to move acid from the tissues to discharge points such as the lungs, kidneys, and […]
Get Better Digestion with Pineapple
Going out for dinner? Forget the wine, and bring a pineapple instead. Nothing tastes better than freshly juiced pineapple. Look at its geometric-patterned skin and spikey green leaves. In the Colonial U. S., families used the pineapple as a centerpiece that became the symbol of welcome and hospitality. Today, pineapple is a symbol of good […]
Best Exercises to Build Core Strength
Ask most people what core exercises are and you’ll likely get an answer pertaining to six-pack abs. In reality, working one’s core has little to do with muscle definition and everything to do with preventing core stability of the torso and the spine in particular. If you allow the muscles that support the spine to […]
Water survival skills may save your child’s life
Planning summer activities? Put teaching your child water survival skills on your list. Every year, no matter where we live, we hear of infants and young children drowning in pools or other bodies of water. Even the very young can be trained to react so that this does not happen to them. After witnessing the […]
Summer Salsa
Celebrate Summer with a Salsa Party Don’t let summer sneak away without introducing your friends to healthy, great-tasting, nutrient-packed food, and the kind of exercise that puts a smile on everyone’s face. It’s easy to plan a salsa party. All you need are three or four varieties of homemade salsa, something to put it on, […]
Lose Weight with a Full Plate
Eat More, Weigh Less This Summer Want to lose weight and keep it off forever? If so, it’s time to go in a new direction — think outside the box. Forget about diets and starvation, and start doing what really works. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to think […]
Patriotic Fruit-Infused Water
Instead of loading up on sugary sodas, teas, and lemonade this summer, make this delicious, refreshing, patriotic-themed, fruit-infused water that will have everyone raving. It’s fun and easy to put together, plus you can even talk your kids into helping out! Ingredients Glass of water and ice Watermelon (cubed or cut into stars) Blueberries Apples […]
Fruit & Cheese Flag Tray
Put a fun spin on your dish to share at this year’s 4th of July party with a patriotic fruit & cheese tray. Not only is it quick and easy to pull together, but you can also mix and match your favorite red, white and blue fruits, and cheeses! Here are a few ideas to […]
Avoiding Dehydration in Summer Heat
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes those long, hot days of high temperatures. With the heat comes a heightened risk of losing too much of our bodies fluids, a condition known as dehydration. Our bodies are normally about two-thirds water. When levels dip below that amount, the result can be dehydration […]
Health Benefits of Watermelon
Who would have thought the common watermelon is packed with so much nutrition? Most of us are surprised to discover that there’s any nutrition at all in this traditional summer treat. The common perception about watermelon is that it’s low-calorie fruit, mostly water with taste, harmless, but not a good choice for nutritional value. Wrong! Watermelon […]
This is the best cardio exercise for your calves
Discover how with a few tweaks to your cardio exercise, calves can experience the same improvements as other areas of your body.