Incorporating healthy proteins into your daily meals is a great way to boost your energy and improve overall health. Protein plays an important role in many of the body’s functions, including muscle growth and repair, hormone production, and cell regeneration. Unfortunately, many different protein sources are available, so it can be tough to figure out which ones are best for you. In this blog post, we’ll discuss four healthy protein sources that you can add to your daily meals! Lean Meat Do you know what a healthy protein source is? A lean meat like chicken breast or turkey breast contains less fat than other meats and is also high in…
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What is the Mediterranean Diet?
Aren’t you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Let’s face it, we ARE what we eat! Eating fast food, junk, and processed foods, causes us to feel sluggish, unmotivated, and guilty. In the United States, every minute, someone is dying of heart disease – over 600,000 deaths’ per year! Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death. Obesity and diabetes are more prevalent in children than every before. Scientific evidence from all corners conclude, eating a healthy, vegetable based diet, with limited red meat, can immediately impact your physical and mental well-being. The Mediterranean diet blends the basics of healthy eating with the traditional flavors and cooking methods of…
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Health Benefits and Health Hazards of Fish
As healthy eaters, we acknowledge fish health benefits, but buying and cooking fish can be disconcerting because of the health hazards surrounding fish. Fish is the largest single source of wild food in the human diet as well as the product of a rapidly growing branch of farming. Fish are a source of important nutrients such as protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Types of Fish All fish are broken down into two very broad categories – FISH and SHELLFISH. Basically, FISH are equipped with fins, backbones, and gills, whereas, SHELLFISH have shells of one form or another. Fish without shells are separated into two groups, freshwater and saltwater fish. Shellfish…
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Staying Motivated in a Healthy Lifestyle
Staying motivated when transiting to a healthy lifestyle is totally within your control. As previously posted, creating healthy habits and strategic goals must be established first. Did you create any “healthy goals?” Remember, it is the small steps every day that can make lasting changes to your life. Staying Motivated It is very difficult to stay motivated. I admit I took a week off from wearing my FitBit and monitoring my step count. But no excuses! I am responsible and I am back on track this week! If you slip up or get off course, NEVER beat yourself up over it! If you need a little extra nudge or support…
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Food and Health Adjustments for Middle-Aged Adults
Yes, this year I turned the big 50 and no – my body does not act like it used to. As our years begin to add up, maintaining a healthy weight is more difficult – believe me I know! I can remember being 140 lbs on my wedding day – that was 20 years ago – and boy, I am nowhere near that now. Unhealthy habits, having a sedentary job, and metabolic changes (which are beyond our control) can contribute to weight gain after 50. However, recently, I discussed some adjustments with my family doctor, which I want to share with you, that can help us get back in better…
