I was standing in the lineup for the cashier and as usual was checking out the magazines. 8 out of 10 magazines had something in the cover about losing weight and having this or that body, or better, a flat tummy in so many days. It hit me, this is the New Year resolution of…
Food is sooooo delicious and soooo yummy! But food isn’t everything. So many factors come into account when living a happy life. Not only that, when your overall life is balanced and gratifying, then nutrition sometimes becomes secondary. Have you ever wondered, how come some people seem to be constantly eating crappy foods but yet…
Fats, fats, fats… Arrrhhhh… run, run as fast and far away from them as you can, they say. We have been taught to be so scared of fats. We eat fat, we gain fat. We eat a certain number of calories, along with x number of fat, and we will put on weight. I may…
The holiday season is officially upon us! It’s that time of year where we get to spend quality time with friends and family, exchanging gifts and making memories. It is such a wonderful and joyful time of year, but can also be very stressful and difficult to keep up with a healthy, active lifestyle. With…
Every year people are moving at such a fast pace during the holidays and tend forget a few common measures to prevent illnesses during the most wonderful time of the year. Parents are not immune to this common mistake. Follow these tips to keep yourself as healthy as possible during this holiday season! Remember, parents…
Winter or not, we all need a stress relief on an ongoing basis. And while some people like to sit on a couch and binge watch their favorite show and eat a truckload of snack, some of us, many of us actually, we find that needed relief through physical exercise – more specifically thru running….
There is so much debate surrounding protein. Should we or should we not consume meat? What are the best sources of protein? The fact is that protein is essential for our bodies’ good functioning. Protein is made up of amino acids which consist of the main building blocks that build up our cells and tissues….
Taking care of our planet is not only about saving energy and making our homes more energy efficient. There are many things we can do every day to help reduce our carbon footprint. Little things here and there that we can do that make a big difference. Here are a few eco-friendly fitness tips: 1….
If you have been outside the United States and visited a local market, do you remember what fruits and vegetables tasted like? Or maybe you don’t need to go outside the country… just go to your local farmers market, the ones that pop on a church parking lot. You’ll see that fruits and veggies are…