10 Quick and Simple Rituals to Overcome Stress and Improve Stress Management
Shoulders hunched up to your ears, neck stiff and jaw clenched tight. Sound familiar? When we are stressed, our body activates our …
18 Reasons to Go for a Run With a Dog
At 50 lbs (22.5 kg) and 3 years old, my furry companion is in his runner’s prime. After we established the rules …
Dietitian’s 10 Proven Weight Loss Motivation Tips
Okay, first the bad news: Losing weight is and always will be hard work. The good news? These proven weight loss tips …
Stay Hydrated: Are You Drinking Enough Water per Day?
That moment when your throat gets extremely dry and the only thing you want is a sip of cold water… I bet …
Gut Health: How What You Eat Influences Your Mood
My contention is that… when you are in a bad mood, you eat unhealthy food unhealthy food puts you in a bad …
How to Disconnect and Unwind After Work
Another quick look at your smartphone before falling asleep. Check your WhatsApp, scroll through your news feed one last time, set the …
Challenge: 300 Minutes of Mindfulness. Here’s What Happened
“If your mind wanders off, gently bring the attention back to the body.” Andy Puddicombe’s gentle, reassuring and confident voice is still …
9 Home Remedies For Sore Muscles
It’s important to stretch, warm up and cool down if you want to avoid sore muscles the day after your workout. But …
Give Up Habits & Reach Your Goals With These Easy Steps
“Mr Smith, if you continue smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, eating salty, unhealthy food and don’t start getting more active, …
Healthy Pumpkin Snacks for Fall
Pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, don’t only have a sweet name, they also taste great. Plus, they come with lots of health …
Are You A Chronic Dieter?
Warning! Dieting increases your risk of gaining weight. Most people looking to lose weight don’t have a weight problem, but a diet …
5 Weight Loss Mantras – Losing Weight Starts in Your Head
You are what you eat… We’ve all heard this saying. But do you actually know why you eat? That’s the real question …
Making New Habits Part of Your Daily Routine in 5 Steps
Meditate 30 minutes. In the morning. Every day. That was my New Year’s resolution for 2015. So, I struggled out of bed …
9 Tips to Cut Calories at Every Party
Temptation is all around us. Sparkling, in a glass of champagne; sweet, in a cocktail glass; refreshing, in a mug of beer. …
What’s Inside Matters – 8 Tips for Switching to Whole Grains
It doesn’t matter if it is pasta, bread or rice – the recommendation is always to eat whole grain products. Whole grain …
11 Tips on the Right Foods to Eat Before Working Out
People who start their day off with soaked prunes or a bit of raw sauerkraut have been dealing with the topic of …
How Mothers Play a Role in Shaping Our Food Preferences
Last weekend I visited my little half brother and offered him a tiny, sweet coconut macaroon. His face grimaced in disgust, like …
How To Cope With Digestive Problems While Traveling
Finally, you’re on your well-deserved vacation! But then, after you have finally arrived at your destination and are ready to relax, your …
Want To Go Gluten-Free? There Are Plenty Of Alternatives To Try
Gluten-free foods are currently booming. It was mainly William Davis’ book “Wheat Belly” that drew the attention of many people to wheat …
