Warm lemon water is the perfect beverage to kickoff your day in a healthy way. It only requires two ingredients. And it’s an easy daily habit to form since it only takes a few minutes to make. [Read more…] about Start Every Single Day With Warm Lemon Water
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While I was excitedly busy creating a nutrition webpage with tips, recipes, meal plans and more, I got asked the most basic question – What does good nutrition mean and why is it important to me? Brilliant, I thought! What a great question! The answer holds the foundation for understanding optimal health and how it ties in to a better YOU! [Read more…] about What Does Good Nutrition Mean?
I have known about the physical benefits of exercising for decades. They include reducing the chances of heart disease and diabetes. I think what I appreciate equally as much, if not more, are the mental and emotional benefits of being active each day.
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You’ve probably heard countless times about the nutritional benefits of commonly labeled “superfoods,” such as kale, salmon and blueberries. And although there’s no official scientific definition of a superfood, it’s generally accepted that superfoods contain high levels of much-needed vitamins and minerals. They can also be a source of antioxidants, substances that shield our bodies from cell damage and help prevent disease. While there are a number of common foods that provide these nutrients, there are also several more exotic and less mainstream superfoods that are worth knowing. [Read more…] about What are Superfoods?
I ‘m always looking for natural ways to feel better, protect my health and have more energy so I can be my personal best and conquer my goals and purpose in life. My mother was the first to tell me about the health benefits of the “mother” in apple cider vinegar, and I have since researched the benefits and have made drinking it a part of my daily, morning routine. Thanks mom!
As reported in Medscape General Medicine, “The longer fermentation period allows for the accumulation of a non-toxic slime composed of yeast and acetic acid bacteria, known as the mother of vinegar.” [Read more…] about How the “Mother” in Apple Cider Vinegar Can Change Your Life
For as long as I can remember, I have valued efficiency. Being efficient means achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. One area I apply this to is my nutrition. I take what I eat seriously. I want optimal results for the hours per week that I spend working and exercising. Great nutrition is essential to this. [Read more…] about 100% Nutrition + Training + Commitment = Physical Efficiency