Living with diabetes may sometimes make you feel like you are missing out on all the goodness certain foods have to offer, with recipes usually containing bland, tasteless ingredients. This does not have to be the case! What is important is eating a healthy, balanced diet that will maintain a steady blood sugar level. Well,...
Want to have a longer, healthier life? Have a hard time dropping those last few pounds? Then it’s time to rev up your diet! Proper nutrition is crucial to your health and longevity. A diet based on whole, natural foods can ward off disease and add years to your life. In the long run, it...
Portion control is one of the most important yet overlooked factors involved in weight loss. Learning what a portion size actually looks like can make all the difference. Most people either overestimate or underestimate the amount of food consumed. On top of that, restaurants and fast food bars offer oversized portions. Eating too much not...
Struggling with stress? Need an emotional lift? Then it’s time to get moving! A growing body of research shows that exercise boosts brain health, prevents cognitive decline, and improves memory. It also lifts your mood and balances emotions, leading to a better quality of life. Working out is one of the easiest, most effective ways...
Have you ever tried HIIT? This intense workout burns a ton of calories in as little as four minutes. It’s a perfect choice for those who are short on time or simply hate cardio. Also known as high-intensity interval training, it offers a full body workout and boosts overall fitness. All you have to do...
Mr. Joseph Pilates invented this mental and physical form of exercise that targets the core muscles of your body, such as your Lower back, Abs, and the Pelvic muscle. It scientifically proved to help build lean muscle and aid metabolism, which important for burning calories. For any beginner embarking on any form of workout, there...
Gone are the days when healthy eating meant that your meals tasted like cardboard and to maintain your weight you had to weigh your already tiny portion of food. Knowledge is key when it comes to healthy eating for a healthy weight. The two go together like a horse and carriage. Healthy eating simply means...
Go to the gym and you’ll see crowds of people doing cardio on the treadmill, stair master, or stationary bike. Yet, only a few actually look fit. Contrary to popular belief, cardio isn’t the ultimate solution to weight loss. It does help, but there are better ways to torch fat and keep it off. Too...
Wonder why you can’t lose weight? Do you eat healthy and stick to your workouts? If so, you’re doing something wrong. Millions of dieters are still clinging to old, outdated ideas on nutrition and weight loss. Common mistakes, such as eating diet foods, eating too much honey, or snacking on energy bars, can slow your...
With small steps every day, it’s easier to move from an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy one using a healthy diet. There is a lot of information out there from experts on what the best foods are and another saying the reverse. A healthy diet should not be an uphill task, frustrating or deprive you...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) takes place every October. The aim of the BCAM is to shine a light on...
Thursday 11 September is R U OK?Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague ,...