Have you ever woken up on January 1st a bit disappointed in how you treated your body during the holiday season? Come on, be honest! Without a plan in hand, it’s really tough to stick to your healthy living goals with all the eggnog and sugar cookies...
My wife Shanna recently got allergy tested after complaining of not feeling good. This had been going on for years but she finally got around to investigating the problem and discovered that she is allergic to 16 out of the 20 most common food allergies! This...
It starts with Halloween and ends with New Years. The holidays are a virtual minefield of unhealthy choices for the average person. We are bombarded by sweets and snacks in the workplace, on TV, in our homes, and even in the mail. How many plates of cookies, fruit...
Understanding your body requirements is an invaluable tool for developing fitness. Your daily body requirements include vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Vitamins and minerals are the elements that are necessary for chemical reactions that unlock energy or enable...
Mindful eating is a powerful thing! Unfortunately, mindless eating is the norm. We’ve all done it … eaten something on the run without taking the time to enjoy it or even consciously realize that we are eating. Or eaten an entire tub of ice cream while...
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on...
