Oxygen, or Vitamin O, and weight loss are connected. Although we may take breathing for granted, do you know how oxygen is related to your metabolism? In this post, we discuss how eating and breathing affect weight loss and the connection between your oxygen levels and green plants.... Read More
You may be wondering is it healthy to have soy or no soy in your diet. It's not an uncommon question. There are many delicious recipes that incorporate soy and also many health concerns. Are there important considerations for the menopausal woman? We discuss it all here so please... Read More
There are many, many health products available that claim they can help us drop pounds, lower our cholesterol, and treat annoying acne. One of these products is naturally sourced apple cider vinegar. So, can a centuries-old folk remedy like apple cider vinegar really do all that it claims?... Read More
There has long been a debate about which exercise type is better. Is cardio the gold standard? Or, do the benefits of resistance training far outweigh those of cardio? While both forms of exercise provide huge benefits for your health, the choice depends entirely on... Read More
To sleep or to train? Which one will button your jeans up faster? Now there’s a question you probably haven’t asked yourself! When it comes to weight management, both exercise and sleep are important - and maybe you already knew that! But, we came across a study that has us leaning in one direction.... Read More
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
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
Nutrition trends are everywhere. Especially when it comes to weight loss. Some have merit, and some don’t. One of the hottest trends right now is intermittent fasting. While lots of people may claim that it helped them to lose weight, the research isn’t so clear. Let’s examine what it means to do intermittent fasting, what the research says on its effectiveness for weight loss and things to consider before attempting intermittent fasting.... Read More
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
The "paleo" diet has been pretty popular in the past few years. And while its name is rooted in ancient hunter-gatherer traditions, recent studies have come to support some of its health benefits. In a nutshell, it's a whole food, nutrient-dense way of eating that removes processed foods. And that's pretty good, right? Let me give you some of the goods on the paleo diet so you can decide for yourself.... Read More
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