Most of the time holidays mean traveling to see friends and family – which is exciting! But with traveling comes a lot of sitting, airport food, and some unhealthy habits. Here are a few things to keep in mind this trip as you travel to your destinations! 1. Don’t Sit at the Airport. You’ll[…]
Have you ever had a kale salad at a restaurant or friend’s house that was really delicious, and then you try and make one at home and it is bitter, awkwardly crunchy, and awful?? I bet you didn’t massage the kale! I know this sounds weird, but massaging your kale – with your hands – is a[…]
Want to know something really interesting about fruits and vegetables? They are good for you! Oh, you already knew that? Just kidding that’s not the interesting thing I’m going to share with you today ;) What IS interesting, is that you can categorize the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables by their COLOR! Fruits[…]
You asked, I answered… Why is it important to foam roll?? Foam rolling is an extremely important, and often overlooked, aspect of health! As we live life, workout, sit at a desk etc. our muscles and fascia get very tight from being used and abused. Stretching and yoga are great ways to stretch out your[…]
Today we are going to chat about a healthy way to detox! Detoxes and cleanses are words that are thrown around a lot these days, often meaning “don’t drink anything but cayanne-kale juice!”. That certainly is not a very beneficial way to cleanse the body and jump-start a healthy eating routine. What your body really[…]
So many people are scared about eating fats, but it is important to remember that healthy fats are very necessary and GOOD for you! I promise that eating healthy fats does not mean it gets immediately stored as fat. In this post I am first going to talk about the different types of fats, then talk[…]
Running is a great form of exercise! But it can also be hard on our muscles and joints. In order to keep your muscles and joints fully functioning and pain free be sure to do these 6 stretches after a run or long walk. Fitness is important, but so is longevity! Stretching helps in the long run to[…]
Happy Tuesday! Hope your week is off to a good start. Today we are going to talk about the scientific reasons that lemon water is good for you. Have you heard of this trend yet?? It is something that people have started raving about in health magazine, blogs etc. So I decided to do some[…]
I can’t emphasize this point enough. You should think of your workout not as a chore, but as a fun part of your day; as a break from the daily grind. Find something you love to do for exercise and/or find someone to workout with you! Working out with a friend or a small group[…]
Intervals are BY FAR the most efficient way to do your cardiovascular workout. These are the reasons why intervals kick long, constant-cardio workouts in the butt: Your metabolism will sky-rocket! It will stay elevated post workout for so much longer than if you just jogged at one level pace. This is due to EPOC (Exercise[…]