“I can’t meditate.” “ I can’t sit still.” “I can only do my best to clear my mind by ‘meditating in motion’ when I run.” “And I like yoga, but only if I can get a good sweat on and the music is just right.” Sheesh! Just reading that list is enough to drain one’s […]
Read More ›You’ve ditched the soy (hopefully), you’ve taken a break from the whey and you’re allergic to eggs (or following an auto immune protocol, leaving eggs on the do not eat list). So where does that leave you if you’re looking for a way to whiz up a delicious homemade, healthy shake to go? One of […]
Read More ›How much running is too much running? Actually, it’s a question I get asked quite a bit. We all know getting regular exercise, and ideally, a balance of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility can make up the perfect balance to promote optimal health and fitness. But at what point does something good cross the line into […]
Read More ›It’s not as scary or extreme as you may think. It just means adding some more yummy avocado, a little extra olive oil, a handful of raw walnuts to your salad and including some fattier grass fed meats and oily fish, while lowering the amount of sugar (yes, even the natural type from fruits) in […]
Read More ›At what point is it simply no longer food? Campbell Soup will be the first major food company to disclose GMO ingredients on their labeling, according to an article last week in the NY Times[1]. Denise Morrison, the CEO of Campbell, shared that three-quarters of the company’s products contained ingredients derived from corn, canola, soybeans […]
Read More ›We’re all on our laptops these days, and depending on the industry we work in, for some, myself included, we can be quite mobile. As someone who needs a change of scene and who prefers not to be stuck to the screen too long, I tend to enjoy working from several of the fine local […]
Read More ›That’s the amount of sugar we’re being advised to consume as per the new dietary guidelines that were released yesterday. And yes, twelve teaspoons of sugar is less than what the average American currently consumes on a daily basis, 22 teaspoons, or three pounds per week[1], but is ingesting ¼ cup each day really […]
Read More ›Following a real, paleo-inspired regime won’t result in someone losing ten pounds in one week, the way some fad diets may promise, but it will create a slow, steady and safe way to peel off those pounds while improving your overall health simultaneously. You may already feel comfortable with the basics: eat more fresh, in […]
Read More ›So… how are those resolutions coming along? Did you know that 25% of Americans don’t even stick with their goals for a single week[1]? Whether you’re an athlete focused on losing that extra weight you’ve put on during your off-season, a weekend warrior with the goal to make regular exercise a higher priority or busy […]
Read More ›Dining, dancing and drinking? Or celebrating with a quiet evening at home? Whatever your mode of welcoming in the New Year may be, consider keeping in mind two things, above all else: patience and gratitude. How do these two traits factor into a healthy eating and living blog? It sits right smack dab in the […]
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