7 Easy Tips To Stay Properly Hydrated
“…Summer, summer, summertime…Here it is the groove slightly transformed…Just a bit of a break from the norm…Just a little somethin’ to break the monotony…” When you hear this jam, you KNOW it’s SUMMER TIME! The weather is beautiful BUT it’s getting hot. In anticipation of record temperatures & increased activity outside, it’s important to make […]
7 Tips To Eating More Fruits & Veggies This Summer
It’s the start of summer and there are so many fruits and veggies in season and on sale! From fresh corn on the cob to the sweetest black berries, there are a variety of healthy foods you can add to your diet this summer. One of the most inexpensive ways to eat healthier is […]
11 Tips To Help You Decrease Your Body Fat
Everyone has body fat. Some have more than others, but nevertheless, we all have some percentage of body fat. Truth is, the body needs a certain body fat % for survival purposes. “Fat is known to have two main purposes, says Susan Fried, PhD, director of the Boston Obesity and Nutrition Research Center at Boston […]
Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Parsley
Ingredients: Makes: 6 servings • 1 16oz baby carrots • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp thyme • 1/2 tsp oregano • 2 tbsp fresh parsley • sea salt & black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Spray baking pan(s) with non-stick cooking spray. Place carrots in large mixing bowl. Toss with […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Be Doing Yoga
Have you tried yoga? Yoga is an ancient practice with origins stretching back thousands of years in India. It is designed to help achieve a more positive outlook on life and a focused, permanent sense of serenity and peace. The word ‘yoga’ itself means ‘union’ and ‘union with the divine.’ Yoga brings the body and […]
10 High-Cholesterol Foods You Should Limit
We ALL love to eat! That’s not the problem. The problem is that we all love to eat too much of the foods that don’t really love us back. Insert cholesterol. High cholesterol and heart disease are serious concerns for many people, and as much as we’d love to continue eating anything and everything in sight, […]
15 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Who doesn’t love a great hack? I am always fascinated about discovering new ways of doing old things. I have to be honest. I have been staring at this bottle of apple cider vinegar (ACV) in my cabinet for a few weeks now. My original intention was to use it in a new recipe. In […]