April is stress awareness month – held every April since 1992. Stress can affect your health and well-being in several ways. Stressed people are more susceptible to: headaches high blood pressure heart disease depression a lowered immune system insomnia To alleviate the effects of stress, you can: exercise – exercise and time spent outdoors can [...]
You can live longer and prevent the leading causes of death in the US by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Eating better, exercising, and reducing stress can make huge strides in improving your wealth and wellness. With all of the incredible “super” foods available the chart below can be a great resource to get started. Check [...]
It seems that the world (well, the USA) becomes pumpkin crazy at the first hint of fall. Although pumpkin is a tasty and healthy food, fall has many other healthful and delicious foods in season. What fall produce do you look forward to each year? Via
Have you tried flax seed yet? High in fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, flax seeds have a lot to offer. You can add them whole to cereal and oatmeal or blend ground flax into smoothies to enjoy the protective benefits. Check out all of the benefits below as well as some tasty ways to [...]
Nuts pack a major nutritional punch, taste great, and their unsaturated fats (in moderation) can be good for heart health. Although almonds and pistachios have been deemed the healthiest picks, cashews are my favorite. For those allergic to nuts, pumpkin seeds are delicious and one of my favorite salad toppers. What is your favorite nut [...]
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