What does it mean to healthy? If you asked 10 people this question, you could very well get 10 different answers. Some people would say that it is eating a vegan, or vegetarian diet. Others would tell you not to eat carbs, while others would say it’s all about balance, moderation, and the food itself…
Most people are so afraid of carbs nowadays. Lots of confusing and conflicting advice you see around is making many people believe that grains are bad for our health, they make us gain weight and so on. Well, yes indeed, excess amounts of white, processed carbs will make anyone gain weight and become unhealthy! When…
Most of us think we’re doing ourselves a favor by forcing ourselves to run regularly, but did you know that runners are more prone several injuries like plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis occurs when there is repetitive micro-trauma to the layer of tissue that supports the arch in your foot. The pain is easy to ignore…
We all know the exercise has a lot of physical and mental benefits. But there are times when it is just hard to feel motivated to get out of bed and put on our running shoes and go to the gym or go for a run. It could be because we feel stressed, or tired,…
Meal prepping is not just for serious or elite fitness professionals. People use meal prepping for a number of reasons ranging from weight loss, weight or muscle gain, budgeting and time purposes. Planning and preparing your meals for the week to come is the ideal way to stay on top of your nutrition, never having…
Who doesn’t love going out to eat? It gives you the night off from cooking and a chance for you to get out of the house and reconnect with friends and family. But for those living with diabetes, it can take a little more planning. Avoiding rest aurants all together is unrealistic and unfair to…
A lack of sleep at night can really put a damper on your day. Being groggy or overtired could make you less productive and leave you feeling unwell. There are many factors that could be contributing to your restless night sleep, and maybe some that you have yet to consider. Here are 7 common reasons…
It’s common to be overwhelmed when recovering from surgery or an injury. Aside from the physical aspect, the emotional component can really take a toll on you! Everything from understanding all of your home healthcare supplies around the house, to the thought of your recovery time frame, can rapidly increase stress. When it comes to…
With the high temperatures of summer, it can be difficult to stay hydrated, especially while being active. Maintaining a healthy fluid balance is vital for proper functioning and athletic performance. Staying hydrated not only helps with your alertness, controlling appetite, and improving activity and performance, it also prevents fatigue, headaches, and dry skin. Below are…