Say hello to long weekends–the summertime BBQ season is upon us! It’s time to get ready for the party that will start summer off with a splash—and a healthy “yum,” if you do it right.
Beginning with Memorial Day, and carrying on through family reunions, graduations, the 4th of July, all the way to Labor Day, the right picnic and grill treats will make you a hit at every party.
We know that exercise (or lack thereof) affects your state of mind—it’s been shown that even light to moderate movement can clear the head, calm the nerves and lift the spirits.
Weather and work are other known factors that affect mood, too, but there’s one thing you already do every day that could have a much bigger effect than you know: you eat!
Thanksgiving is famous for a few key ingredients: family, football, and food. With so much to be grateful for, it seems a shame to worry about what’s on your plate, right?
Worry isn’t necessary, but a little awareness is a good idea, because research shows the average American may eat up to 4,500 calories and 229 fat grams on Thanksgiving Day!
Most of us hear mind-body fitness (or, body-mind, depending on who you ask) and automatically connect it with practices like yoga, tai chi or Pilates. That’s a good start.
But there’s more to making that connection than focused, controlled floor work—like the benefits of putting “your mind into your muscle” during cardio and strength training.
What happens when you are held captive in a conversation you’d rather not be in, or asked to do projects you really can’t handle? Do you ever have trouble saying “no?”
Most of us strive to be polite and helpful in general. That’s healthy, but good manners are not the same as selling your own self short to accommodate requests of others!
Almost everyone knows that calcium “does a body good” – it’s a key nutrient for strong bones, teeth and general health. In fact, it’s the most abundant mineral in the body.
But even if you’re all for getting enough calcium into your diet, it can be tricky if you don’t drink milk. Fortunately, there are many other sources of calcium besides dairy.
