Egg Does a Body Good
Contrary to popular belief, eating a whole egg does not increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Yes, they contain cholesterol but GOOD cholesterol. Eggs actually improve your cholesterol profile by raising your HDL (good) cholesterol. They’re packed with high quality protein and actually help you lose weight by helping you feel fuller after a meal…
Having Trouble Losing Weight?
Here are three goals to lose weight (and probably counter to what you believe true): Eat more healthy fats – avocado, coconut oil, wild-caught fish Exercise less – working out too hard causes your body to make more cortisol. Exercise in short bursts of high intensity for about 20 minutes. Don’t overly restrict your diet…
4 Simple Methods to Relieve Stress
Breathe deeply Although we breathe all day every day we don’t focus on breathing deeply enough to relax your mind and body. Try sitting quietly, with your eyes closed and breathe in deeply for a count of five and out for a count of five. Focus on your breath and relax into it. Get out!…
Eat Dense Vegetables Early
Did you know that eating foods that are high in water content, such as cucumbers, watermelon, and radishes before bedtime can interfere with your sleep? They are natural diuretics that may cause you to wake in the middle of the night with a full bladder. It’s best to eat them no later than 90 minutes…
Dark Chocolate
Eating chocolate that is 70% cacao or higher is actually good for your health. This dark chocolate is associated with higher good cholesterol, lower bad cholesterol and improved blood flow. Eating about one ounce a day can help with elevating mood. Dark chocolate offers many benefits but don’t substitute milk chocolate or chocolate with added…
Say No To Cash Register Receipts
Did you know that touching a cash register receipt can increase the absorption of the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA? BPA is an endocrine disruptor (chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system), linked to developmental problems in children, and increase the risk for cancer, obesity, diabetes and heart disease in adults. Next time…
Sugar Substitute – No It’s Not Artificial Sweetener
Try substituting cinnamon for sugar. Not only does it have a sweet taste without the drawbacks of sugar but cinnamon also lowers bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, increases good HDL cholesterol and decreases BMI and weight.
5 Simple and Easy Tips for Improving Your Health
5 Simple and Easy Tips for Improving Your Health Improve your posture while driving your car. Tilt your rear view mirror up so you need to sit straighter in order to see behind you. At work, set an alert at least once an hour to remind you to get up and move away from your…