Here’s a short article from health.com that gives you 10 nutrient-packed foods that promote longevity. For each food, there is an explanation of why it’s so beneficial. People in the Blue Zones regularly eat these foods. Read more
We can’t eat absolutely everything organic to avoid the Dirty Dozen. Not all foods are readily available organically grown, plus the cost is much great than for conventional foods.
However, we can selectively eat organic foods where the conventional versions have the most pesticides and chemicals on them. There is a list available called The Dirty Dozen list that shows which fruits and veggies have the highest concentration of pesticides. The list changes from year to year, although I have noticed that the majority of foods appear over and over each year. Read more
If you’re a senior citizen now, you may remember a time growing up when restaurant food was an occasional family treat. If you are younger, then you grew up in an era where eating out of the home was and is a regular, and maybe daily (or more than once a day) occurrence. A recent study reveals how alarming this trend has become, even outside our country. Read more
Food used to change mood is a common occurence. Often people do it unconsciously. Some people do it when they are in a bad mood and just don’t care anymore. Whatever the reason, the desired mood rarely lasts for long.
Let’s explore some of the reasons people turn to food, and what can be done instead that brings more balance and joy to your life. Read more
Habit change can be frustrating, especially around weight loss. When we’ve done the same thing over and over it forms a strong mental and behavioral groove that can be hard to break out of. The more we do it, the more engrained it gets. So, how can we take this deep groove and turn it around?
We formed the groove by doing the same thing over and over. Therefore we can start a new habit and form a new groove. By doing this new behavior over and over, it gets more and more entrenched in the mind. We start by doing it once. The next day we repeat this small step. Every day we repeat Eventually we can do it without thinking about it. Read more
Do you have a fear of no food? Are you afraid to skip a meal or snack? If so, this is very common. Many people think they will get too hungry, but often the roots of this fear are emotional. Why might you fear going a little while without food? There are different reasons. Here […]
Habits are hard to change. . That’s because under the surface there are lots of dynamics going on that we’re unaware of. It’s like seeing the tip of the iceberg but having no awareness of what’s going on underwater.
This challenge is true of habits that keep us from losing weight/eating healthier as well as all kinds of other habits. So as you read it, keep in mind that you can apply it to anything in your life.
Here are some reasons why old habits present such a challenge. What’s one reason that applies to you? Read more
Have your New Year’s promises to yourself gone awry, preventing easier weight loss? Wondering why?
This often happens because people overpromise on their goals. These big resolves are not realistic, so they’re bound to lead to disappointment and failure. Read more
People often sabotage themselves when they start to lose weight, and then the weight comes back. Does this describe you? If so, you probably feel frustrated and discouraged, and wonder if it’s even possible for you to lose weight and keep it off.
Rather than focus on the failure to lose weight and keep it off, let’s focus on the reasons why you self-sabotage Here are some of the common ones. Read more
Remember the old expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” There’s a lot of truth to this when you look at the health benefits of apples.
Benefits of Apples
According to the Cleveland Heart Clinic apples stabilize blood sugar, lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, and helps reduce inflammation. They are high in antioxidants, fiber (so they help you feel fuller longer), and water (therefore good for a hydrating snack). Read more