Health And Wellness Blog

What does it mean? A basic definition: being attentive and aware of our eating. Diving deeper, mindful eating refers to how we feel currently (hunger/fullness), what our environment is telling us (habit cues, who we are with, etc.

As we age, our minds become very busy; busy minds tend to go on autopilot where we tune out our inner and outer environments. As children, we were better able to observe things through our five senses. Children are not as conditioned by societal norms and culture, and therefore aren’t as prone to analyze, create judgement or criticize.

Follow these five basic tips to planning out your meals in a way that won’t break the bank: Map out your week Don’t make it complicated. Feel free to get inspiration from the internet or cook books but try not to overcommit; aim to try just one new recipe a week or less. Sometimes it is easier to think of the protein you want to base your meal around, then think of the starch and veggies options that go with it.

Can you estimate how many times each day you reach for your phone or handheld device. If you have trouble coming up with a number or can’t even begin to estimate, you may want to consider a digital detox. The digital world is not going away.

Summer is all about getting outside and enjoying the weather and mother nature.   For the outdoor enthusiast, it means getting away from all things urban which includes the luxury of fitness equipment. Taking a road trip or going camping doesn’t mean leaving your fitness regime behind or having to pack anything extra.

In many ways success is largely dictated by consistency. There is truth to the adage “practice makes perfect. ” When we are travelling and stuck working out in a dingy old gym, or don’t have a gym at all, what we really need to do is let go of our ideas of how we want the workout to look.

Snacking, although vital to balance in your day, can quickly become a tool for managing boredom and become a mindless element of even the most well-thought-out road trip menus. However, this does not have to be the case if you maintain a few key principles when it comes to making good decisions with snacking on the go.   Eat Balanced Meals Nothing can contribute to cravings more than skipping meals or choosing foods that will not satisfy you for at least 2-3 hours.

While there are few things better than the taste of a fire-roasted smokie after a long day of hiking and exploring, balanced eating is still possible and important on camping trips.  Particularly if camping is a large part of your weekends this summer, continuing to make progress in your own health journey can be impacted and leave you feeling frustrated if meals aren’t planned and prepared ahead of time. Here are a few camping hacks that will help to keep you on track this summer: Prepare ahead: invest in a good quality cooler and camp stove.

You might have heard that sitting at a desk all day isn’t the most helpful when it comes to our heath, but have you ever thought about the role that organization can play in your overall well-being? Every individual has their ideal work environment, but whether you need everything perfectly organized, or typically work in a pile of papers and chaos, finding some balance in between has benefits: Decreases stress: chronic stress is known to have a negative impact on or health, and I am sure you can personally reflect on a time in your life that you felt this way. When we have stress in one area of our lives, like work, it tends to ripple into other areas of our life and interfere with relationships, health etc.

When it comes to men’s nutrition, people often think of nutrients like protein and iron. However, in general, most men are getting enough of these nutrients. We are going to discuss 3 nutrients that may actually be missing in their routine.