The average American gains one to two pounds during the holiday season. It may not sound like a lot of weight, but the pounds can add up year after year. Celebrate in moderation and enjoy the food you eat with no guilt! Here are several tips to maintain your weight this holiday season: Eat fruits... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Goodnight Sleep Tight! Tips for a Better Night’s Rest
Not much can beat a good night's rest! It can be detrimental to your mental and physical health. Not enough sleep can take a severe toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight. Here are several tips to help you get the best ZZZ's! Tips to For a Better Nights Rest Create... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Sayonara Screens, Take a Break from the Digital World
Take a break from your devices and set boundaries for yourself and family members with these simple suggestions! Adopt a time each day to go offline. Ask all family members to follow the rule and have a charging station where family members drop off their gadgets. Dubb this time as officially family time. Go on... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Take a Break from Sitting and Reap the Benefits of Standing!
Prolonged sitting can be bad for your health and tough on your body! People who sit for long periods of time every day have an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and early death. You burn fewer calories sitting, and studies have linked it to weight gain and obesity. If you have back pain or... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Juicy Health Benefits from Watermelon
In my opinion watermelon is the fruit and essence of Summer. It's red, messy, juicy and one of my family's favorite food! We look forward to this enticing fruit every Summer and enjoy it throughout the season. With all the diverse ways to eat or drink its juice watermelon is a popular staple in many... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Be Water Wise This Summer and Stay Hydrated!
Summer is here so prepare for the heat and stay hydrated with these tips to keep your body replenished: Always drink extra water when exercising. When exercising outside be sure to hydrate before, during and after the activity. It's recommend from the American Council on Exercise, when exercising drink every 15 to 20 minutes to... Continue Reading →
Save Sad Strawberries and Renew them with Ice Water
Strawberries are a favorite food at my house, we all love this sweet delicious red fruit! I always pick up a pack at the farmer's market or grocery store when I'm out shopping. Unfortunately, they can come squished in the crate and be full of mushy spots. I recently learned of a little trick to... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Walk Your Way to Better Health
Walking is the perfect low impact activity to help improve your health! The American Heart Association recommends thirty minutes of brisk walking every day. A daily swift stroll can add up to the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity you need every week. To get your steps in take a walk around your neighborhood... Continue Reading →