Fabulous, healthy and easy soup recipe for your slow cooker. This soup is loaded with healthy veggies and chock full of protein, so it’s a very filling meal for a chilly day. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 4 hours 30 minutes on high, 6 hours 30 minutes on low Servings: 6 to 8 Ingredients: … Continue reading Homemade Healthy Minestrone Soup
Eat All Your Colors! Antioxidants are all the rage today. And, justifiably so. Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals which cause cell damage, which ultimately can lead to heart disease and cancer. It seems everywhere you go it’s blueberry this and blueberry that. You have your choice of wild blueberry juice, blueberry-pomegranate juice, blueberry-cranberry juice and so on and so on. Now, … Continue reading Antioxidants Rock!
Most of us make health-related goals, such as to lose weight, stop smoking, stop drinking or join the neighborhood running club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health. “Small steps are achievable and are easier to fit into your daily routine,” says … Continue reading 10 Small Steps to Improve Your Health
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. If … Continue reading 10 Ways to Sneak Extra Fruits and Vegetables in Your Family’s Diet
Welcome to the Stress Reducing Diet When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol (definitely). For my husband it’s In and Out burgers! Let’s face it – we’ve all found some comfort in a … Continue reading Eat Your Stress Goodbye!
I’m sure after you read the title of this article, the first thought you had was, “What the heck is mangosteen juice?” A fitness junkie friend introduced me to mangosteen juice when I told her about the Athletic Greens that I drink every morning. I was lamenting that although I really like the effect of the boost … Continue reading 22 Reasons to Drink Mangosteen Juice
In our interconnected world, global events impact all of us in one way or another. Knowing how to help ourselves, our families and our organizations navigate a crisis can profoundly affect our emotional health and well-being. Here’s a few tips from experts on the emotional impact of this pandemic. A good practical read! 7 Keys … Continue reading Safeguard Your Emotional Health During Any Crisis With These 7 Practical Steps
Looking for Natural Stress Relief? The world is a little crazy right now and I personally am suffering from pandemic fatigue and chronic stress. Insomnia and anxiety are all too common side effects of the year 2020! There is some hope. First, this too shall pass. The world will get back to a new normal … Continue reading Pandemic Fatigue?
Guest post: My Gym Just Reopened – Now What? By Durisan In the age of COVID-19, gyms have been forced to close around the country. Now, as many are reopening for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, gym staff have to make sure they’re following recommended guidelines for social distancing and ensuring proper … Continue reading My Gym Reopened. Is it Safe to Go?
Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, Increase Your Flexibility, Fight the Aging Process and Improve Your Life with the Top Yoga Poses. Getting Started Whether you’re looking to transform your mood, improve flexibility, strength, and posture; or you’re simply interested in increasing energy and slimming down, yoga offers all of these advantages and many more. The best … Continue reading Beginner Power Yoga Poses
It doesn’t matter whether you are the CEO of your family, a multi-million-dollar corporation or both; you can still get overwhelmed and experience the symptoms of burnout. In my recent book, Drop the S: Recovering from Superwoman Syndrome, I discussed my own personal journey through burnout. The inner drive that we must excel often leads … Continue reading Why is Burnout an Epidemic and What Can We Do About It?