HOW TO FEEL CONFIDENT with your health + weight loss goals

A well-balanced diet and regular exercise can dramatically improve your health. At the same time, it’s important to avoid stress and focus on the things you love. Know what your priorities are, set realistic goals, and eat mindfully.

When it comes to healthy blood pressure, it is just as important to eat the right food as it is to avoid the wrong ones. In order to lower your blood pressure (as most people who have a problem with blood pressure tend to have too high, not too low) you should eat a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy goods, as well as avoiding alcohol, caffeine, sugars, saturated fats and cholesterol. Doing so can lower your blood pressure by up to 14mm Hg.

A good diet can help you get the best sports and fitness results. Runners, hikers, cyclists, etc. need an infusion of energy from foods and drinks for peak performance.

If you’re into healthy eating, you probably know what natural herbs and spices can do. They are definitely a must-have in the kitchen – not only do they add flavor to your meals, but they also help you maintain a healthy body and a healthy weight.

Herbs and spices do not only improve the flavor of any dish, but they also add nutritional value to the food you eat. Even the most common ones that are readily available in your kitchen can offer numerous health benefits.

Vitality is defined as a state of being strong and active; having energy. Aren’t we all looking to feel a little greater vitality in our lives? You may think about lifestyle choices you can make to feel more vital – consistent exercise, getting enough sleep and managing stress. In addition to creating a healthy life, a healthy diet can have an important impact on promoting vitality!

The goal is simple, live happy, drink healthy and thrive daily on an array of fresh juices obtained from produce of local growers. As an avid marathon runner, daily fitness guy and enhanced lifestyle person I wanted to share a few points about this amazing juice bar.

Sleep issues can take several forms. This article looks specifically at difficulty in falling asleep and suggests an easy nutrition solution.

Sounds like strange advice doesn’t it? Perhaps it is, but I will be honest. In today’s food marketing industry, there is so much trickery being used, that label reading seems to be getting us into trouble more than it is helping.

Many chronic dieters start each day with a renewed sense of hope that “today is the day I am going to stick to my diet.” Breakfast then becomes the natural starting point for any diet, meal plan, healthy eating vow, etc. Now, I’m all for starting each day with a positive outlook, but sometimes, in regards to our diet, we aim for perfection and it backfires.

There are many of us nutrition professionals now aligning ourselves with Integrative Medicine. I consider myself in this group. Maybe you are asking yourself what exactly this is and most importantly, does it really matter?

There are plenty of things to enjoy over the cooler months of the year… cosy fires, warm slippers, snowboarding and mulled wine are a few things that spring to mind for me! Here’s some great suggestions for how you can keep yourself warm and well with some top nutrition choices this winter.