Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Feb 8th, 2012
As the middle of February approaches, I sadly see many previously eager “resolution” exercisers start to lose their motivation. The enthusiasm of those New Years Eve promises of a healthy lifestyle start to feel like work. Why? Because it is -just-hard-work. Fitness and nutrition are so very important to our long term health that I urge you to keep plugging along until it becomes habit. This might take a few more weeks. The body you have today is the one you need to use for years to come. If you keep it fuelled properly and maintained starting from today it will be stronger and serve you better in future years. Here are 4 ways to stay on track.
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Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Feb 1st, 2012
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to hear Sandra E. Black, MD,FRCPC speak on her research and that of others on who gets Alzheimer’s disease, it’s links to other conditions, progression and diagnosis techniques. I cannot begin to repeat the names of the studies or use the medical terms but I can “dumb it down” into some key take away notes that left an impact on me and an opportunity for all of us.
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Jan 17th, 2012
It’s time to liven up the recipe box again. Here is one that is loaded with nutrient rich ingredients and flavor. Some items might be a little obscure or inconvenient so you should feel free to alter it as you wish. There are lots of healthy recipes and ideas on this website I just found.
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Jan 11th, 2012
I NEVER eat margarine. It’s far too processed and I read once that it’s only a molecule away from being the same as the container it comes in. I remember that when I was a kid, we lost the margarine container when we moved in August. It was found a week later in the garage…..as good as new. I’m afraid of a “food” product that is that well preserved.
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Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle on Jan 5th, 2012
With a new year comes an opportunity to start fresh with resolutions to be better at something. The following is a list of the top 7 predicted resolutions for 2012. Many of them are related to fitness, which of course means I can help you achieve them. Many others are related to overall wellness….and I can help you achieve those too.
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Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Dec 14th, 2011
T’is the season for shopping and gift giving galore! The holidays bring with them the easy excuses for skipping exercise and making bad food choices. Somehow we manage to accomplish this not only for ourselves but also in many of the gift choices that we make for our loved ones. There is no lack of chocolate covered “everything except the kitchen sink” under most Christmas trees on December 25th. It can be a challenge to provide creative, healthy gifts that will bring the same joy as some of the more indulgent options. Here are 10 creative ideas that might fit your budget this year.
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Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle on Dec 8th, 2011
While there is some ongoing controversy over the effects of indoor tanning, there are some benefits that are hard to dispute. As with anything affecting your body, mind or health, you should research from a variety of sources and make a decision that is right for you. Here are 4 advantages of indoor tanning.
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Posted in Fitness, Health, Nutrition on Dec 1st, 2011
The elderly and athletes may need to supplement their intake of B12 and other B vitamins due to problems in absorption and increased needs for energy production. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetics may also be advised to supplement thiamine. Also, Vitamin B9 (folic acid) deficiency in early embryo development has been linked to birth defects. Thus, women planning to become pregnant are usually encouraged to increase daily dietary folic acid intake.
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle on Nov 23rd, 2011
The spirit of the season is here with cheer on every corner. There isn’t any snow on the ground yet…thankfully, but with the recent Santa Claus Parade, everyone is chatting about shopping, gifts lists and money. This article isn’t focused on fitness or on nutrition as you might have come to expect from me. It is focused on wellness though. Your well being, along with the wellness of your community and the wellness of the recipient of your gift, can all be enhanced. Below are 5 ways that you can give back to your community and make a difference this holiday season.
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Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Nov 17th, 2011
If you’re thirsty and looking for a refreshing beverage, water should be your choice. Smoothies are often sold as a drink to go with your meal. In that case you’re consuming a load of calories that are unnecessary. Consider your smoothie to be a meal and use whole food products to support that choice and satisfy your nutrition needs.
Here are two healthy smoothies that I often enjoy for breakfast or a mid day snack when convenience is the name of the game.
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