Health And Wellness Blog

That first time on the plane, when the thrust of spooled-up jet engines at full throttle settles you back into your seat, the nose of the plane tips up and you feel the wheels lift off the ground—well, let’s just say that’s exciting. Even after countless hundreds of business-related flights, that moment of take-off remains exciting for me. But the truth is, when you travel regularly for work, your top priority becomes making those trips efficient and comfortable.

You have probably heard that age-old saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day. ” But, when is the best time of the day to actually have this meal, and what if you don’t have a typical 9-to-5 routine? Breakfast literally means “breaking the fast” and is traditionally the first meal eaten in the day.

With the beginning of another school year quickly approaching, I am sure that making supper for your family is one of the last things you want to think about! However, a little bit of prep can go a long way. The focus of this blog is to provide you with tips and tricks to master the art of freezer meals for family suppers!

For most people, back to school time can feel like frantically running a race, or even a marathon. Counting and recounting school supplies, scheduling the kids’ activities, getting haircuts, driving, and making sure everyone is fed—it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle. Many people barely make it through this time, and feel stressed and overwhelmed.

Fat is a very important part of a balanced diet, but is there really an answer to which fat is best? Butter and olive oil are both fats that can and should be used in our lives! Below we compare and highlight the differences between the two to help you know how each type of fat is best to use.

In last week’s blog we talked about how the sun regulates, connects and sustains life on earth. In this post we’ll look at how we can pay tribute to the sun within a yoga practice. The “Sun Salutation A” sequence represents a humble salute to our primary source of light.

Although all nutrient-dense foods contribute to healthy brain function, below is a list of five delicious ‘brain foods’ that have been shown to keep your mind healthy and alert!   Salmon Salmon is a good source of health fats like omega-3, specifically a fatty acid called DHA. DHA is an antioxidant that makes up a large part of the brain itself.

Dressing is one simple way to transform seemingly monotonous vegetables into enticing side dishes that pleasantly enhance the rest of your meal. Making salad dressings at home can allow for even more customization in your salad or vegetable dish flavor variety. Heck, you could customize a new salad dressing for each night of the week!

Unfortunately this question does not come with an easy answer. Different fitness goals (increased muscular strength, muscle size (hypertrophy) or muscular endurance for example) all require different answers to this question. With an exercise focused on strength, you should use a weight they are only able to lift 2-4 times before muscular fatigue.

Running can be very technical. Experiment with the following things to improve your run. Even slight changes can be significantly helpful, so try some of the following… 1.