Cooking for yourself builds confidence, enhances creativity, helps you control your nutrition and reassures you that you are fueling your body in ways that will help you stay healthy and strong. While it can feel overwhelming to create your own meals, if you follow the below steps, you might just
Two of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy diet are consuming proper portions and meeting the body’s nutritional demands. One of the easiest ways to ensure you are getting everything you need to fuel your body is by reading the nutrition label found on the back of food
For many people, technology has quickly become the centerpiece of each day. On average, a person watches about four hours of TV and uses some sort of digital device, including the computer, for over 17 hours per day. Stop and take a look around right now to see how many
One of the most common reasons for not eating healthy is the myth that it’s always time consuming. Eating healthier does take time — it requires preparation and additional ingredients. However, meal prepping can be very simple if you have a plan in place. Below are five meal prep hacks
Did you know there are many ways for you to consume your macronutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats)? Adding variety to your diet when consuming macronutrients is recommended to ensure you are reaping health benefits from each source. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates supply us with glucose, which is converted to energy.
Whole grains have become a hot topic in recent years due to their health benefits. In fact, a recent nutrition guide released by the USDA recommends that at least half of the grains you consume are whole grains. What does the term whole grain mean, and what exactly are whole
How do you begin your day? Do you take time to speak to yourself in a positive way? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally has a direct effect on your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are
Maintaining good posture is tough. We sit a lot — at work, in the car, at the dinner table, while visiting with family and friends. Sitting is not a bad thing, but sitting incorrectly with slouched shoulders is. Sitting in a slouched position happens when we’re not paying attention to
Setting goals can help you stay on track and motivated, become better at planning and create positive atmospheres. While you may find it hard at times to stay on track and meet your goals, this could simply be because you are not setting your goals properly. When creating a goal,
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