Remember the Food Pyramid ? Now it is MyPlate. It is much easier to understand, but the problem is implementation. Fruits and vegetables take up half of the plate, with the vegetable portion being a little larger than the fruit portion. It … Continue reading
Smile. It releases serotonin in your brain and makes you feel happy. Laugh. It relaxes your body and releases stress. It improves your resistance to disease by decreasing stress hormones and increasing infection-fighting antibodies. It also protects the heart by increasing … Continue reading
Eat like the cave men ate, whole and natural. Drink a lot of water – filtered is better; fresh, filtered alkaline water is best. Drink half your body weight in ounces. Water will speed up your metabolism and help you … Continue reading
Tired, confused, forgetful, depressed, sick. We hear about obesity, diabetes, heart problems and cancer. We rarely hear: healthy, sharp, energetic and vibrant. Which do you choose? What makes the difference? The food that we eat is major. A healthy life is not about extreme … Continue reading
Set a time limit of 20 to 30 days for your diet and stick to it. You can do anything for a short time period. If you do cheat, forgive yourself and begin again. Add more fresh and frozen … Continue reading
What do water and fidgeting have in common? They both help to keep a person thin. A German study showed that after 2 glasses of water, metabolism rose by 30% for over an hour. Water also boosts energy and reduces your appetite. … Continue reading
Stretching has many benefits. It improves circulation, posture, flexibility and range of motion. It’s great for stress relief and promotes better balance and co-ordination. Stretching even helps with weight loss, and makes aerobic exercise more beneficial. When I have a … Continue reading
