Tone It Up | Love Your Body Series | Body Kindness + Self Love

You may have heard that ‘going organic’ is a healthy choice for the farmers, the environment, and your own health. But do you really understand why it’s such a positive choice? This article series explores the benefits of choosing organic.

Although a common cold is considered harmless, it’s usually not how it feels at the time. If it’s not a sore throat plus a cough, it’s a runny nose, watery eyes, and congestion. Maybe it’s all of these symptoms. How are you feeling: do you feel a cold brewing? If so, it’s important rather than relaxing on the couch and doing nothing but sipping tea, you fuel your body properly. While the last thing you might feel like doing is eating right now, if you eat the best foods to give your body the energy it needs to fend off that cold, you might just find you reduce the severity and duration considerably. If you want to be back to your usual self as quickly as possible, here is what you should be doing.

Sugar is a very important topic currently. Obesity is rising year on year, causing a variety of dietary related diseases.

Protein is used as a scapegoat and miracle. But, it’s not really either. Too little and things break down, not the right balance and you get sick. But, too much is just as bad.

This article describes exactly how people can eat and drink healthier, yet not deprive themselves of flavor. This is important because if people like what they are consuming, they are more apt to stick to a diet.

The root cause of 90% of diseases are credited by many experts to be associated with this. The good and bad news and how you can over come it.

Some of the benefits include: Cardiovascular health – The rice is rich in selenium which prevents blockage of heart arteries due to plaque buildup. The tissues around the grain have been found to be very effective in acting against angiotensin II which is known to contribute to high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. Magnesium which is also abundant in the rice aids in regulating blood pressure and offsetting sodium levels in the body.

This article is sharing the benefits of whey protein for your body, and the ways it will improve your overall health. Whey protein has been proven to help prevent diseases as well as improve stamina, help recover faster after workouts and boost metabolism. See how whey protein can also help in weight loss.

Inflammation leads to chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and obesity. But did you know inflammation caused by poor eating habits are “silent” and don’t necessarily cause pain? It is very likely that you’ve been eating pro-inflammatory foods all your life. Read on the most common foods that cause inflammation and how to lower them naturally.

Magnesium is one of the most vital minerals for good health. It’s involved in over 300 functions in the body and is a required partner for enzymes which allows them to do their job. Enzymes are high-energy protein molecules that are the spark for positive reactions in all the cells of the body and magnesium helps to provide the spark.

Broccoli has to be one of the least loved vegetables. When I was younger, my mom had a pretty difficult time feeding me broccoli until I reached my 20’s and realized the many benefits associated with it when I started lifting weights.

If you want to keep to a healthy weight and lifestyle, it’s important to keep yourself informed about the health risks of processed foods and restrict the amount that you eat. Processed foods are those that come in a box, can, bag or carton and often modified to extend shelf life leading to little or nutritional value. They are usually high in calories and have a tiny proportion of the nutritional value of natural, unprocessed foods.