Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is hard at the best of times, and a global pandemic is anything but the best of times — with gyms closed, kids home, and the world turned upside down, figuring out how to be active, stay fit, eat well, and maintain a productive mindset might feel close to impossible — but you can do it. Embrace that something is better than nothing. Your workouts … [Read more...]
Reduce stress this holiday season
Stress and overwhelm are synonymous with the holidays now, so it’s extra important to have tried and tested ways to get centered and back into the joy of the season. There are lots of things you may already be doing, or can tweak slightly to help you relax and feel more present Tip #1: Have a cup of tea. Seriously. Black and green tea varieties have some profound physical … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Move to Healthy Snacking
The three square meals you eat each day sometimes cannot deliver your daily nutritional requirements. Snacking is becoming very common. This is one of the important reasons to have healthy snacks between meals instead of stuffing your belly with junk food. Healthy snack foods deliver essential nutrients to boost your energy mid-day. You'll be more alert and focused at work as … [Read more...]
A guide for beginners to gluten free diet
Gluten free is not a fad diet. It’s a way of life, much like veganism and vegetarian or even pescetarianism. While its purpose is to eliminate gluten from one’s diet, it has recently gained popularity due to fitness gurus and influencers selling it as another form of clean eating. Some even believe that it is healthier than having gluten in your diet, but there has been no hard … [Read more...]
Top Five Back-to-School Health Boosters for Kids
For many, the shift from a serene summer routine to a more rigorous, action-packed school schedule can easily cause back-to-school burnout. It's a hectic time for parents?but it's even more stressful for kids. Now is the time to pay attention to their nutritional and self-care habits to keep their bodies and brains in tip-top shape from the minute the school bell rings. Family … [Read more...]