Most of us want to be as healthy as possible, and that’s a good thing. However, when we hear about a product that can boost health and longevity, all too often, we’re quick to jump on the bandwagon without a thorough investigation of the claims. Apple cider vinegar is one such product about which there is much hype lately, so…
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…..that have absolutely nothing to do with your bathroom scale! That’s right. There are so many more reasons to exercise than just losing weight. In fact, for many people, these other reasons are far more important than weight. Many people still believe the only reason to exercise is to lose weight. Therefore, if a person can maintain their weight without…
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What and how much should I eat for breakfast before I go to the gym in the morning? How long before I go to the gym should I eat breakfast? If I go to the gym very early in the morning, should I just wait until I get back home to eat? I’ve heard I burn more fat this way….
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When it comes to better health, sometimes our own worst enemy lives inside our head whispering things such as: “I don’t have the time to exercise as much as I should……I don’t have the time to cook healthy meals…… I don’t have the money to join a gym or for exercise clothes and shoes…… I’d like to eat healthier, but…
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B O R E D O M….that’s the only explanation I have for this recipe. I was having one of those days when I was hungry, but nothing I could think of cooking sounded appealing to me. That’s when I hit the aisles at Publix to see if I could get any inspiration. I lucked out and found a bag…
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Today I want to talk about something that should be important to all of us, yet from my experience, it’s viewed with outright suspicion or ignored altogether by many people. I’m referring to the Body Mass Index. The BMI is a means of determining fatness by calculating the ratio of one’s weight to height. While it doesn’t measure body fat…
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According to the USDA’s latest guidelines concerning nutrition, half our plate should be comprised of fruits and vegetables at each meal. While suggested daily servings of fruits is 2 cups and vegetables is 2 ½ cups, Americans are currently consuming a dismal 1 cup of fruits and ½ cup of vegetables – less than half the recommended amount. The CDC…
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What makes you truly happy? When was the last time you did what makes you truly happy? Hopefully, you’re doing something every day that brings you joy, because happy people are healthier people. It’s not that they don’t have health challenges. They are just able to endure difficulties and recover from setbacks more quickly than those who do not choose…
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Pop Quiz! Let’s see how many of the following numbers you know. What is a healthy blood pressure? To see if you answered correctly, click here: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/KnowYourNumbers/Understanding-Blood-Pressure-Readings_UCM_301764_Article.jsp#.WwIKJdPwYdU What does your blood pressure normally run? What is a healthy blood sugar? To see if you answered correctly, click here: http://www.joslin.org/info/Goals-for-Blood-Glucose-Control.html What was your blood sugar at your last physical? What is a…
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I know, I know, my mother wouldn’t be happy if she heard me using that kind of language. No worries though, because I’m not using that naughty word in the traditional sense. As you can see, I’ve turned it into an acronym. However, if you’re eating C.R.A.P., you’re the naughty one! You’ll see what I mean when I tell you…
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