Strengthen your CORE by practising correct posture! Stand or Sit TALL, pull your chin inward until your ears are in line with shoulders. Roll your shoulders up, back & down, then maintain a slight squeeze between your shoulder blades. Pull your navel in & maintain a constant squeeze of your…
EXERCISE reduces FAT TISSUE in the body AND makes cells more responsive to insulin! Exercising 5 - 7 times a week, has been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes by 45%! Exercising 2 - 4 times per week, reduces the risk by 40%. EVEN exercising just once a week, reduces the…
Nuts are rich in unsaturated fats & vitamin E These have been linked to a REDUCED RISK of HEART DISEASE in frequent nut eaters, who are 1/3 less likely to suffer such problems. Just watch your portion sizes, as healthy fat is still high in calories!
MOVE IT or LOOSE IT! Adults need 150 minutes of heart-pumping exercise every week! Research shows that even short 10 minute bouts of physical activity are associated with increased fitness. Exercising regularly leads to a 30-60% decline in illness, disease & loss of independence.
Low or Poor Cardiovascular Fitness is associated with a MUCH HIGHER RISK of disease & death, than being overweight. Improving their level of FITNESS is, for some people, even MORE IMPORTANT than losing weight!
DETOX your ARTERIES! Studies have shown that eating GARLIC can help REDUCE the buildup of PLAQUE in arteries, & even clear away existing deposits. Aim to include some GARLIC in your DIET DAILY, or take a supplement.
EAT TOXINS AWAY! OATS are a great food for detoxing as they help the body flush out toxins. They release their energy SLOWLY into the body to prevent cravings, while also LOWERING the cholesterol levels in the blood.
Go GREEN to drop weight! Green tea has a secret ingredient with thermogenic properties! This means it increases energy production & stimulates fat oxidation in the body!
When we think of salad, we often think of a healthy, low-calorie meal option. But what many people don't realize is that the type of dressing we use can significantly impact the nutritional value of our salads. In fact, the average person gets more fat from salad dressing than from…
Hot sunny weather gets us outdoors and this is great for us in so many ways! We are getting more active and absorbing valuable vitamin D from the sun, just to name a few. Please remember there are also hazards to over-exposure to direct sunlight. It just takes a little…