5 Reasons to Have a Morning Yoga Practice
The health benefits of a morning yoga routine reach beyond the first part of the day. There are so many wonderful benefits to moving your body in the morning and taking time to get centered before you start your day. Incorporating a morning yoga practice into your day can really set you up for success […]
Healthy Avocado Deviled Eggs
If you love deviled eggs, it doesn’t get any better than this. This healthy deviled egg recipe swaps the mayo with two nutrient-dense ingredients that your body will love! Deviled eggs are a perfect treat to take to holiday dinners (Easter brunch and Mother’s Day are two of my favorites for these). You can also […]
When to Buy Organic: How to Shop the Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen
I consider myself someone that is pretty mindful of what I’m feeding myself and my family. Our family aims to achieve a fairly well-rounded diet that includes fruits and vegetables. I have been known to gloat over the beauty of my green smoothies. And I always encourage my children to snack on fruits or veggies. […]
How to Read Nutrition Labels & Shop for Food
Navigating the grocery store can be a challenge, especially when it comes to reading foods labels and deciphering between healthy foods and unhealthy foods. Are the nutrition facts on your cereal box or favorite foods lying to you? That may sound like a silly question, but between food additives, hidden ingredients, and baseless marketing lingo […]
How Gut Health Affects Seasonal Depression
If you’re feeling more gloomy than usual, you’re not alone – winter blues (or seasonal depression) is a real thing! Shorter days, the lack of sunlight, and colder temperatures can make anyone feel dull, unmotivated, and you guessed it… depressed. Whether you’ve got the winter blues or you’re experiencing the more severe Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), […]
3 Quick and Easy HIIT Exercise Workouts
HIIT exercises (high-intensity interval training) are an increasingly popular form of exercise and for good reason. It is by far one of the most effective and efficient ways to boost your metabolism and tone your body when you’re short on time. The idea is simple: alternate intense bursts of activity with fixed periods of rest […]
Healthy Grilled Eggplant Veggie Bowl
Adding more fruits and vegetables to your weekly meal plan doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Making fruits and vegetables the star (if not 100% focus) of your meal means more colors, more flavors, and tons of immune- and energy-boosting ingredients. This grilled eggplant veggie bowl mix is a great vegetarian […]
Can 10,000 Steps Really Change Your Health?
Is walking 10,000 steps really the magic number or is it simply movement that is the goal? There is no debate that walking and movement is good for us and increasing our physical activity can come with many benefits, but achieving a certain number of steps a day can feel out of reach and downright […]
Weightlifting and How to Protect Your Back
Whether you’re doing weightlifting squats at the gym, lifting your baby’s car seat all day long, or you lift consistently for your day job, you’re at risk of injuring your lower back. Understandably, most people aren’t often focused on technique when they are picking up a crying child, moving a box to a shelf, or […]
Fudgy Avocado Brownies Recipe
Trying to eat healthy, but still love your chocolate? Make this tasty avocado brownie recipe that is rich and fudgy plus gluten-free and dairy-free! This brownie recipe also uses avocado instead of butter and oil, making them heart-healthy and nutritious (just don’t eat the whole pan at once)! Original recipe from detoxinista.com […]
12 Ways Your Sex Life Makes You Healthier
There are surprising benefits of sex, which extend well beyond the bedroom. Sex not only feels good, but it can be good for you too. This is shown by the fact that sexually active people take fewer sick days. Health Benefits of Healthy Sex Some of the health benefits of having a healthy sex life […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding Recipe
Who knew chocolate pudding could be good for you?! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding is nutrient-dense and immune-boosting all at once. Here are some of the nutrition facts you can spout off to impress even your most health-conscious friends about this tasty dessert. Chocolate provides antioxidants and magnesium. Bananas provide Vitamin B6, potassium, fiber […]
Brush Twice a Day for Good Heart Health
People that don’t brush their teeth regularly are putting their heart health at risk. According to a Scottish population study published in the British Medical Journal, poor dental hygiene can increase your risk of heart attack by up to 70%. Although previous links have been drawn between gum disease and cardiovascular problems, this is the first […]
Eating Chia Seeds Lowers Blood Pressure and Inflammation
They may be tiny, but chia seeds are a superfood that can help you fight heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase energy levels, and promote weight loss. Chia seeds are rich in essential fats, are a good source of protein and potassium, and work as an antioxidant. A study by the University of Toronto, published […]
Why Chiropractic Should Be Part of Your Self Care Routine
Adding regular chiropractic adjustments into your self-care routine could be the key you’ve been looking for to unlock better balance, healing, and lasting wellness. Regardless of what numerous spa and beauty ads tell us, self-care isn’t an indulgence. It’s also not strictly limited to women. And, you don’t have to be floating in extra cash […]
5 Life Hacks to Help You Meet Your Health Goals
We all enter the new year with the best intentions. “This year, I’m going to… (exercise more, not stress as much, eat more vegetables, make more meals at home, fit into my skinny jeans, schedule more me-time, be active with my kids).” Regardless of what health goals have been or are currently on your resolution […]
Why You Should Add Yoga to Your Exercise Routine
Yoga as a practice has been around for over 5,000 years, so it is likely there might be something to it. Some of the more common reasons people give yoga a try are that it can offer you stress relief, be a physical practice that helps with overall fitness, or serve as a complement to […]
Pulled Pork Roast with Cuban Spices
This juicy, pulled pork recipe will fast become a family favorite. It’s also great to make in large quantities and you can use the leftovers to make practically any dish you can come up with later in the week (or freeze for a quick plan-ahead meal). Depending on how large of a roast you use, […]