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How Much Exercise Do You Really Need to Get in Shape?
How much exercise do you *actually* need to get in shape? Twenty minutes three times per week? Half-hour per day? And how much is too much? Do you need to sweat it out for an hour or more every day? Let’s go over the (sometimes) mysterious amount of exercise that is…
Read MoreEasy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies Every Day
Yes, it seems everywhere you turn health and wellness experts are telling you to eat more fruits and vegetables. You totally get it. Yes, they’re full, and I mean FULL, of nutrition (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, etc.). Yes, people who eat more fruits and vegetables live longer, healthier lives. Not to mention protecting their bodies…
Read MoreWhy chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing
Why chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned…
Read MoreFoods with high amounts of hidden sugar
Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…
Read MoreGet Slim Without the Gym!
Get Slim Without the Gym! Learn 5 Fat Burning Techniques to Lose Weight Comfortably in your Home Finding the time to work out can be hard enough with busy schedules, dating, married life, kids…..but no matter the situation, time and comfort is of the essence. So taking a 15-minute drive back and forth from the…
Read MoreIs happy hour hindering your weight loss efforts?
We all like to enjoy a cocktail, especially after a long week. I know I look forward to my Friday happy hour but ever wonder why you have trouble losing weight or keeping it off, alcohol may be the main culprit… All forms of alcohol, even liquor such as vodka (64 calories per ounce) contains calories, maybe…
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