The mighty blueberry. This little but powerful blue gem is a favorite of adults and children alike. And, for good reason. Blueberries taste good! Blueberries are healthy and super sweet. They are packed with anti-oxidants (in fact, they are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common veggies and fruits) [...]
Frustrated with dieting and seem to be stuck at a weight plateau you can’t get past? The sad reality is, if you’ve been on repeated diets, you’ve likely done a very good job of teaching your body how to store and hold on to fat. The body is a survival machine. It doesn’t take [...]
Without a doubt, the most powerful way to make important changes in our lives is to spend time identifying our values and priorities and then adjust them based on whether they move us towards our goals or keep us from reaching them. The more we analyze and honor our own values and priorities, the [...]
Testosterone is one of many hormones produced by the human body. It is the main male sex hormone and men produce much higher levels of it than women do. Estrogen is the sex hormone that is prevalent in women. Both sexes produce both hormones, but men produce more testosterone while women produce more estrogen. [...]
If you're serious about losing fat and building muscle, both your diet and your physical activity must join hands. It takes both serious attention to both diet and physical activity if permanent success is to be achieved in the weight/fat loss area.. Using one without the other will not get the job done, at [...]
Cranberries are beautiful, little red charmers that are native to North America. Low in calories but high in vitamin C, vitamin A and K, they are a favorite for holiday feasts but add flavor and color to everything they grace year round. Fresh cranberries are super-tart and lower in calories and sugar than other [...]
It seems the Internet is serving to educate people about the importance of what they put into their bodies in regards to the foods they eat. This education is bringing about a new healthy trend - "clean eating." Clean eating is all about focusing on the best, healthiest options in all food groups - [...]
It truly amazing that many people continue to struggle with their body weight when, in reality, they do not have to. These disillusioned people continue to turn to fancy and elaborate diets designed to help them lose fat. Unfortunately, they only end up feeling restricted, anxious, overwhelmed and defeated in the process. And to [...]
Staying healthy and enjoying extended years is not rocket science. It's about performing the basics, about how we live life on a daily basis and what kind of habits control our actions. One of the most important things we can do for our health is keep ourselves from becoming toxic. What can we use [...]
These days, we are faced with constant threats from our environment that our immune systems must be on red alert for. As industrialization took hold, we faced new threats to our immune health such as: smoking outdoor and indoor air pollution endocrine disruptors and environmental chemicals less daily activity nutrient-poor foods sleep deprivation and [...]
