Learn New Things for Better Brain Health
Learning new skills and hobbies adds variety and makes the days more fun and interesting. Research also shows it benefits the brain. Learning new skills helps grow more neural pathways…
Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation
Vitamin/mineral supplements are a key part of my health plan. There are so many supplements on the market though, it's hard to know what to take. I focus on simple,…
Eliminating Toxins From Your Life
In addition to diet and exercise, eliminating toxins is important for improving your health. Toxins are everywhere. They are in soaps, lotions, detergents, cosmetics, food packaging. Toxins can also be…
Body Weight Exercises
Body weight exercises are exercises that use your body to build strength and gain muscle. They are the perfect type of workout. They are free and don't require any equipment.…
Benefits of Standing Desks
Many jobs these days, including mine, involve sitting all day. However, sitting all day long is terrible for the body. The longer I sit, the more tired I get. I…
Seed Oil Alternatives
After sugar, seed oils like canola, safflower, sunflower, peanut, corn, soybean, cottonseed, palm and vegetable are next on the list of ingredients to avoid. They cause inflammation and are just…
How to Make Healthier Desserts
Traditional baked goods like cakes, donuts, cookies and pies are full of sugar, starchy flour and seed oils like vegetable and canola oils. They are super bad for your health.…
How to Make Dinner Healthier
Most of the days' calories should be eaten during the day with a light dinner eaten a few hours before dinner. Eating a heavy dinner close to bedtime can make…
Lunch Ideas
Regularly making lunch yourself over eating takeout is the best way to go. It will save money and you control the ingredients. During the week, I like a quick lunch…
Benefits of Snacking
I've been eating morning and afternoon snacks for years. Snacks help prevent blood sugar drops in between meals preventing a drop in energy. They also help get a little more…