With the holiday season now in full swing, that likely means more big meals and splurge-worthy spreads! It can also mean that we might not have full focus on our eating habits and health as we enjoy these scrumptious foods with family and friends. Although I try to eat very clean and make healthy choices …
The holiday season means spending time with friends and family. Sometimes, that means traveling to where they are! Traveling can be so much fun, but can be a little stressful, too, if you’re not well prepared. You might notice that this echoes a lot that was in our previous post about healthy holiday tips (sometimes …
The holiday season is once again upon us! It is important to embrace the joy of the holidays without added stress. Never fear! I’ve got some easy-to-implement tips to help keep you stress-free, guilt-free, and extra-weight-free. Let’s make this festive time truly joyful! PRIORITIZE There are so many extra activities during the holiday season. …
Cancer happens. Many are caused by genetic abnormalities, which are like little errors in the genetic material. These genetic abnormalities are a result of getting older and are, to some extent, unavoidable. But there are things we can do to help control the cancer. Trust me, I am speaking from experience here! When I was …
Life often throws us a curve ball and knocks us down. Sometimes it hurts so bad that we don’t think we can get back up. But YES, YOU CAN! We are going to take those curve balls and challenges and use them to build character and strength in us so we can be overcomers. The …
April is the fourth month of the year. By now, spring has finally sprung, and if we’re lucky, the weather will reflect that! April is Stress Awareness Month. According to the official website, “Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies, and harmful misconceptions …
Fats are your friends! You read that right! Well, let me rephrase that – some fats are your friend! Fats that are beneficial to your diet are called monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They can help balance your cholesterol, lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, and lower blood pressure and prevent hardening and narrowing …
March is the third month of the year which brings with it the promise of gardening and warm(er) sunny days, as Earth turns its frostbitten cheek to winter and springs forth from the vernal equinox! In the health world, March is National Nutrition Month. This annual campaign was created by the Academy of Nutrition and …
February is American Heart Month! Earlier this month, we talked about different types of exercises and how they can help keep your heart healthy and strong. But movement isn’t the only way to maintain your cardiovascular health. It is equally important to be mindful of what you are eating and putting in your body. For instance, …
February is the second month of the year and a time to celebrate love, beauty, and power, particularly of the heart! Did you know that in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the first American Heart Month to tackle heart disease in the United States? This has made February a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular …
