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...
May 28, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Weight Maintenance
If you’re committed to doing a lifestyle overhaul for your health and well being, it’s a good idea to make some dietary changes that will help you lose weight and prevent chronic health conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Fresh, healthy food is the key, and...
May 23, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss
Here’s some food for thought: research shows that the amount of time you spend preparing food directly affects whether or not you have a healthy diet, and cooking for yourself is an important step towards healthy living. This is great news for people who are looking...
May 13, 2015 | Blog, Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance
Reaching a healthy weight and maintaining it is important for a whole host of reasons. In addition to preventing and controlling chronic diseases and other health conditions, maintaining a healthy weight provides the opportunity for an active life rich in rewarding...
May 6, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Weight Maintenance
Are nuts healthy? Nuts have long been touted as a “forbidden food” for those who are trying to lose or even maintain their weight; often avoided due to their high fat and calorie content. The misconception that eating nuts will encourage weight gain is fair, they are...