High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called “The Silent Killer”. Statistics show that roughly a third of Americans have high blood pressure (and a lot of them don’t even know it). High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it…
1. Orange Juice Orange juice is non-health food in disguise, as it is full of vitamin C and comes from fruit. However, there are two issues with it. The first is that it is high in sugar, like most juices. The second is that most of the orange juice you buy from the store is…
What comes to mind when you hear the word diet? Restriction, no fun, hunger? Or health, beauty, wellness? If you only think of a diet as a challenge or a restriction, you are more likely to quit before seeing any results. There are many aspects of an effective diet, but the most important is your…
What are some of the excuses you often use to not stick to your resolutions? We are all guilty of making excuses and justifying our lack of motivation, so don’t beat yourself up too much about it. It’s human nature. In fact, our brains are wired that way. We tend to stick to what’s safe…
Are you struggling with eating healthy? You make plans at the beginning of the week but then life gets in the way and you end up having pizza every single day? From practice, we know that it’s usually a lack of planning that makes people fail at eating healthy. But don’t fret, we’ve got you…
Have you had a chance to read our list of healthy habits to adopt in 2018? If not, we strongly encourage you to check it out. In fact, don’t start this article until you read that list. Go ahead, we’ll wait for you. … Done with the list? No? Okay, we’ll give you a couple…
We all love a classic Caesar salad. The tender chicken, crunchy croutons and creamy dressing – it’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures. The only problem with this classic is the fact that it contains the same amount of calories and fats as a full meal. That’s why we came up with a healthier,…
As every new mom will tell you, those first few postpartum weeks are an inexorable series of round-the-clock feedings and endless diaper changes. There’s barely enough time to take a shower or a nap, let alone work out. The good news is that there is still a great deal you can do to lose the…