What do low-carb diets and bell-bottom pants have in common? Answer: they both go in and out of fashion. Food fashion is as fickle as clothing fashion, but it can take longer to change. For example, the low-fat dieting fashion lasted about 20 years before the style changed and carbs became the villain. Caught inside … Continued
We all know we need water to survive. After all, 72% of our world is water, plants are up to 95% water, and our bodies are, on average, 60% water. Without it, life would not exist. Replenishing the water we lose every day through perspiration, respiration (breathing), urine, and bowel movements is critical. We need … Continued
It’s hot hot hot hot hot hot hot! We’re officially in the dog days of summer. It’s hot and it’s hard to do anything but sit on the patio with a cold beverage. Ahhhhhhhh… …Have I mentioned that I love summer?? I love the heat (now that I live in a dry climate), the sun, … Continued
Most parents know that ‘back to school’ often equates to sneezes and sniffles as kids share more than just their summer adventures. For many parents, the on-set of the new school year means hoping they can keep their kids (and themselves!) from getting sick. Here are 5 tips for helping to keep your kids healthy … Continued
As a sun lover and wanna-be avid gardener, I know first-hand the benefits of those warm rays of sunshine. And as a new mother, I try to spend as much time as I can in nature so I can introduce my young daughter to the sounds of birds, the smells of foliage, and the feeling … Continued
Did you know that your child’s brain grows and changes exceptionally rapidly? If you are a parent, you can attest to the fact that time flies by when it comes to your child’s growth and development. But what you may not realize is that your child requires certain nutrients and crucial brain foods at the … Continued
The long, hot days of summer have arrived and many of us are ready to embrace the sunny outdoors for our exercise and activity. A little caution and planning for the heat will go a long way to ensure that we can still get a great workout in and enjoy outdoor training safely. Exercise-related Heat … Continued
The incomparable pleasure of drinking water when feeling genuinely thirsty is one of the best feelings there is. Quenching our thirst goes beyond keeping ourselves hydrated, it is actually a vital step for disease prevention and health promotion. Thirst is a biological mechanism, an evolutionary system, that allows us to replenish fluids in our bodies … Continued
Have you ever seen someone strutting their stuff down the beach with so much confidence they would make anyone do a double take? You might have thought to yourself, “I wish I could do that,” then started to tell yourself, maybe if I work out more or eat better, or buy a new bathing suit … Continued
