Eating Healthy

Good health initially starts on the inside, then manifests itself on the outside. That’s why a healthy lifestyle means you sleep well, exercise and eat the right kinds of food.

Diet plays a key role in many facets of ourselves, from the physical, to mental and emotional and even of the spirit.

When you eat well, you feel well, and you thrive. You have brain power, focus, and lots of healthy energy to get through your busy days.

Nutrients are what support your overall wellbeing, period!

A healthy diet means you’re not depriving yourself of anything, you include all food groups in your meals to provide you with the energy you need to do all the things you need to do throughout the day. Continue reading

We all want to eat healthier, but sometimes it seems like eating healthy comes with a price. Put some money back in your wallet with these tips to save money on eating healthier and on super foods.

1 – The most important tip is to stick to your list! Don’t be caught buying impulsively, as that ends up costing you more in the long run, and those impulse buys are often not very healthy.

2 – Make smarter choices. Do not pick up junk food and you will save a ton of money right off the bat. Junk food costs us more money in the long run, never mind what it does to us – costing us thousands in medical bills and other related expenses. Junk food only seems cheaper. Continue reading

A healthy diet is important at any age, but becomes critical, as you get older. The truth is that lifestyle diseases that stem from diet and lack of physical activity are killing us.

According to the Centers For Disease Control, almost 900,000 Americans die prematurely every year from lifestyle diseases, which include heart disease, stroke, and cancer and 20% to 40% of these deaths are preventable. More often than not, it is lifestyle choices that dictate these conditions.

The World Health Organization reports that lifestyle diseases account for a staggering 70% of all deaths, and that more than ever before diet and lack of physical activity is driving these numbers in both industrial regions and developing countries. Continue reading