How to Get Rid of Bloating? If you’ve ever experienced bloating before, you know just how uncomfortable and inconvenient it can be. Whether it’s simply an inconvenience or something more serious, bloating can be a serious problem for many people. There are numerous triggers for bloating, including eating too fast, drinking carbonated beverages, stress, and too much salt or sugar. ...
Is Dairy Good Or Bad For You? In the last few years, there has been an abundance of information about the health benefits or risks of consuming dairy products. Some research suggests that drinking milk can reduce your risk of osteoporosis, while other data indicates that dairy may increase your risk of developing prostate cancer. There are even rumors that ...
Nap Strategies? Time is the ultimate luxury. We can always find ways to spend more time: by planning better, working faster, or thinking more creatively. Often, though, time feels like a liability—especially if you’re trying to get ahead in your career. Working hard and long hours isn’t enough if you don’t also work smart. Fortunately, there are some amazing strategies ...
Should You Eat 3 Meals a Day? There are a lot of different eating plans out there, with sky-high numbers coming from all of them. Some say that eating smaller meals throughout the day helps you lose weight faster. Others say that restricting your eating window to only a few hours between noon and 6 p.m. will make you lose ...
Macros vs. Calories? The problem is that measuring calories alone can be pretty unhelpful when it comes to losing weight and seeing results in the long term. Consider these two popular diet staples: One gingerbread cookie has 150 calories while another has 130. They both have about the same amount of fat, sugar, and carbs, but one is obviously more ...
Diet-Friendly? In the cold and flu season, keeping your immune system healthy is key to staying well. Eating a balanced diet that supports your immune system is key. If you have a weakened immune system due to illness or due to immunosuppressive medication, then it’s even more important to pay attention to what you’re eating. A wholesome diet can boost ...
The Power of Feedback? It’s natural to feel a little nervous the first time you go to a group fitness class. Maybe it’s because you don’t know what to expect, or maybe it’s because you aren’t exactly sure how your body will respond. And that nervousness can be amplified even more when it comes to giving feedback on someone else’s ...
Hula Hoops? Hoop dancing is not just for those who enjoy a more alternative form of exercise. It has been growing in popularity over the last few years and with good reason. Hula hooping is a fantastic way to burn a ton of calories, strengthen your core and improve your flexibility all at once. Hoops come in various sizes, but ...
Most people have heard the saying “You have to eat your carrots’’. Little do they know that they are actually referring to carrots and not the person they are actually trying to motivate. Or do they? In this blog post, we unravel the truth about motivation. And what it isn’t, either. A lot of people believe that motivation is something ...
What Is Fiber and Why It’s Important to Your Health? The human body is made up of about 60-65% water (depending on your sex and age), so keeping it hydrated is important for every organ, muscle and nerve. Fiber is one of the best ways to keep your body hydrated. Your body needs fiber to function properly and fiber-rich foods ...