The Why and How of Gut Health

“All disease begins in the gut.” That’s the infamous saying Hippocrates coined thousands of years ago, but current research is finding much truth in this ancient piece of wisdom! Good gut health is all about balancing the bacteria and promoting a structurally intact intestine, and your daily diet is a major determinant of a healthy microbiome.... Read More

Slow Aging: 10 Simple Health Habits

If you’re motivated to live a full and healthy life as you age, then you might have to make some adjustments to your personal aging process, so you can spend more quality time doing the things you love. Check out these 10 incredibly simple anti-aging “hacks” (health habits) that you can take action on right now to give yourself an edge.... Read More

Coffee Health: Benefits, Risks, Reactions

Coffee is healthy. Coffee is not healthy. Drink it? Avoid it? Why all the confusion? Not all people are affected the same by coffee. It has some health benefits, but there are people who should avoid it. Are you one of the people who would do well to stay away from it? What should you consider before your next cup?... Read More

Short, Powerful and Portable

Have you heard of the benefits of HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training? These short, powerful and portable workouts are touted as the best way to improve your overall conditioning, burn fat and even balance hormones! You can discover all the benefits and find examples in this week’s blog post.... Read More

You Can Handle It

If you want to maintain your muscle mass (why wouldn’t you?) then you need to develop a strength training routine to follow two to three times a week. Don’t worry. You can handle it. When you integrate strength training into your exercise program, you’ll discover the amazing benefits of creating resistance for your muscles to work against.... Read More

A Health-Boosting Diet and Lifestyle

Ditching highly-processed, extra-sweetened, overly-refined and hydrogenated foods is great for your health. And did you know that there is a way to eat long-term that is delicious and doesn’t feel restrictive? A diet (and lifestyle) that people can (and do) easily stick with? Find out how to eat (and live) for health in this latest post.... Read More

Red Wine: A Health-Optimizing Drink?

When you're stressed, overwhelmed or feeling anxious, it’s tempting to plunk yourself down on the sofa and have a glass of wine to relax. Or perhaps you’re inclined to have a glass of wine with dinner to unwind. Well, it just so happens that red wine has a boatload of antioxidants, but can it really be a healthful part of your diet, or is it more health hype?... Read More

The Healthiest Tea — Green, Black or Blue?

Tea is not only soothing and delicious but it has some great health benefits, too. Its antioxidant abilities make it heart-healthy and reduce the risk of developing cancer and diabetes. But, does the type of tea matter? Is green tea that much better than black tea? Have you heard about or tasted blue tea yet? Today's post discusses green tea vs. black tea, and you'll also get the scoop on blue tea. And, of course, I let you know the healthiest way to drink your tea.... Read More

Too Much Sugar?

The question keeps coming up. How much sugar is bad for you? So here’s your answer: And it’s official! Organizations and governments are (finally) declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step forward, there are still a few problems. One is that they don’t all agree with each other. And, two, I don’t necessarily agree with them either.... Read More