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Whatever our relationship with food may be, it’s also a reflection of our life. Like almost everything else these days, eating is not as simple as you may think. Since your brain requires constant supplies of fuel, and reacts to certain substances in food, it just makes sense that the food we offer our brain […]

Let’s talk about personal fitness! We all want to look good. We all want to feel good. And while for maybe 1% (or less) of us these things come naturally and without effort, for the remaining 99% (or more) of us, it’s just not going to happen unless we make it happen!  As a child, you […]

You see the words “clean eating” everywhere nowadays – on the internet, in grocery stores, in magazines and health and diet books. What exactly is “clean eating?” Is it based on solid research or is it another “grapefruit diet,” here today, gone tomorrow? What is Clean Eating? Clean eating is a way of eating more […]

There have been as many diets claiming miraculous results as the number of people who try them. Some are legitimate, some are not. A few weeks ago we looked at the keto diet – what it is, it’s pros and cons, what research and experts say about it. This week let’s take a look at […]

In continuing our discussion about energy, this week let’s talk about energy drinks. You can find energy drinks everywhere you turn now days. Grocery stores, drug stores, vitamin stores, even convenience stores, and gas stations will have at least a couple of types of energy drinks to choose from. They’re popular with teens and young […]

As we age it is still important, sometimes even more important, to maintain an active lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults (individuals over the age of 65) should exercise for at least 150 minutes a week with moderate-intensity aerobic activity. It’s also recommended that you work all major muscle […]

We’ve talked about energy-packed breakfast and lunch ideas. This week let’s look at some excellent food sources of energy and end with some good sites for healthy dinner recipes. Wanting to feel more energetic is universal, but there are different ways of obtaining that energy, some good and some not so good. Obviously getting energy […]

Last week we discussed high-energy breakfast foods that will start your day out right. Pairing complex carbs with protein and healthy fat will keep your energy levels stable for the rest of your day.  Now let’s look at some suggestions for lunch that will keep that breakfast punch going! Hummus Wraps Hummus is having its […]

Fatigue is an epidemic. Our schedules are packed – getting kids off to school, getting ourselves off to work, running errands, making dinner, helping with homework, getting to the gym, often going to school ourselves or finding ourselves caring for our own parents as well as our children. It’s no wonder we’re tired. Everyone is […]

We all know life can get busy, so much so that sometimes it feels impossible to fit a workout in during the week. Between work, picking the kids up from school, and dinner or socializing, it can soon feel like there’s not enough time for exercising. But there is almost always time during the day […]