Not being able to find time to exercise is one of the most common reasons people skip workouts. But even on your busiest day, you can squeeze in a mini-workout. Getting your body moving, even for […]
The price of food is rising all the time, and sometimes it seems like convenience foods and junk foods are more affordable than natural, healthy foods. This doesn’t have to be the case! Keep your meals […]
Heart disease is a leading cause of death, but that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. True, there are certain risk factors you can’t change, such as age and family history, but making heart-healthy choices can go a […]
“My doctor told me that I have impaired glucose tolerance, what does that mean and what can I do about it?” If you have just found out that you have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), or even […]
On the journey to reaching your goal weight, there are a number of roadblocks that can pop up and seriously sabotage your best intentions. Distracted eating is one of the worst offenders. This sneaky little form […]
Cardio, or aerobic exercise, is an incredibly powerful tool for burning energy, losing weight, and also for maintaining your weight once you have reached your goal, or are in a maintenance phase before you start working […]
Alcohol itself contains calories, a little known fact when it comes to planning your diet. That’s before you even add that orange juice or Coke to your drink of choice. With 7 calories per gram, this […]
Sending you straight to Santa’s naughty list… or will it? A few sneaky little tricks drop this scrumptious meal to a third of the calories of your standard takeaway curry. It’s low GI (glycemic index) for sustained […]
The thing about our species is that we are essentially very social, and with this comes an instinct towards conformity called “social proof”. Quite simply, we will look to the actions of others around us in […]
The days leading up to the New Year come with that inevitable question- “So what are your New Years resolutions?” You might give the standard answers like losing weight, quitting smoking, getting fit, saving money etc. […]