Jul 30, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating
We all have cravings for specific foods and beverages every now and then. Our cravings are often limited to a specific type of flavor or even texture – sweet treats are irresistible to some while others can’t deny a crunchy, salty bite. Ever wonder what causes these...
Jul 22, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes
Summer in the South means fresh, delicious seasonal produce—making it easy for even casual cooks to create healthy dishes that are full of flavor. With so many fantastic fruits and vegetables in season during the months of July and August, your recipe options are...
Jul 16, 2015 | Blog, Exercise, LifeZones, Stress Management
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much your body and brain are connected. Stress, which is widely thought of as an emotional issue, can take a serious toll on your physical health as well. This is why good stress management is crucial to good health management....
Jul 8, 2015 | Blog, Exercise, Fitness, Weight Maintenance
It’s summer, and you’re motivated to make an extra effort to exercise—just as it’s getting too hot to spend any amount of time outside. But if you’re not a gym member or a “gym type,” what’s your salvation? The answer: a swimming pool workout. Why Water Works? No...
Jun 24, 2015 | Blog, During Pregnancy, Healthy Eating
Once you’re pregnant, everything changes. And while obvious dietary and lifestyle variations are in order for mothers-to-be, they also carry advantages for spouses and partners. You’re in this together, so why not eat and drink like it? Healthy eating during pregnancy...
Jun 3, 2015 | Blog, Chronic Diseases, Exercise, Preventive Care
Muscular strength is closely linked with a lower fat mass and a larger lean body mass—which essentially helps you to lose fat mass and build muscle mass. And by building a higher ratio of muscle mass to fat mass, you’ve taken an essential step towards preventing...
