Mindful eating is a practice that encourages individuals to pay full attention to the sensory experience of eating, including the taste, texture, smell, and appearance of food, as well as the sensations of hunger and fullness. Here are some tips for practicing mindful eating: Take the time to fully Read more…
There are still plenty of ways to stay active and maintain your fitness routine. Here are some ideas: Home Workouts: Turn your living room into your personal gym with home workout routines. You can find free workout videos online. Dance: Dancing is a fun and an effective way to get Read more…
Why do we break our healthy habits and have emotional eating sprees during winter? Let’s first look at Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Reduced exposure to sunlight during winter can lead to SAD, a type of depression that can trigger cravings for refined-carbohydrate and high-calorie foods, which temporarily boost serotonin Read more…
When the winter chill sets in, there’s nothing quite like cozying up with comfort food. But we need to guard ourselves against this trap. Comfort food may be bad for you for these reasons: High Caloric Density: Many traditional comfort foods are high in calories, often derived from fats and Read more…
Why is it so difficult to stay positive and follow a healthy lifestyle during the winter? Understanding winter healthy lifestyle challenges… *Winter can sabotage your healthy lifestyle! Winter can bring more than just cold weather; it can also affect our mental health and psychological well-being. Colder temperatures may discourage social Read more…
Avocados may assist with weight management and weight loss! Avoided in the past, because of a common misconception that they are fattening. On the contrary, an avocado pear is highlighted these days as an important part of the diet that may help in the successful management of your weight. Reducing Read more…
They are the apple of my eye! How can I help them to eat healthy? Our children are most precious to us. These little bodies conquer the world everyday, learning new things, overcoming new challenges and building new solutions. We, as parents, really want to help them and be part Read more…