Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Taking a few minutes to listen to the sounds of nature such as singing birds, rain, wind, crickets or rushing water can reduce stress and clear your mind.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Quick Cooking Staples to Keep On Hand for Emergencies!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Some healthy quick cooking staples to keep in stock are canned beans, whole grain pasta and rice, oats, frozen veggies, frozen chicken, turkey and fish, oats, nuts, nut butters and healthy oils.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Some healthy quick cooking staples to keep in stock are canned beans, whole grain pasta and rice, oats, frozen veggies, frozen chicken, turkey and fish, oats, nuts, nut butters and healthy oils.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Natural Disinfectant? Here's the Recipe!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To make a natural disinfectant spray, combine 2 cups distilled water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon tea tree oil and 1/4 teaspoon lavender oil in a spray bottle.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To make a natural disinfectant spray, combine 2 cups distilled water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon tea tree oil and 1/4 teaspoon lavender oil in a spray bottle.
reduce Indoor Air Pollutants!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Reduce indoor pollutants by changing the heating system filter at least every 3 months. Select a filter with a minimum efficiency reporting value of at least 8.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Reduce indoor pollutants by changing the heating system filter at least every 3 months. Select a filter with a minimum efficiency reporting value of at least 8.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Financial Stress Can Affect Physical Health!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Financial stress can affect physical health.
Create a financial plan for your future which including keeping debts and spending under control and saving for retirement
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Financial stress can affect physical health.
Create a financial plan for your future which including keeping debts and spending under control and saving for retirement
Monday, January 23, 2012
Choose Locally Grown Fruits and Veggies!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Fruits and vegetables start to lose nutrients when they are picked. Locally grown produce doesn't have to travels as far from the farm to your house, so it will likely have more nutrients than imported produce.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Fruits and vegetables start to lose nutrients when they are picked. Locally grown produce doesn't have to travels as far from the farm to your house, so it will likely have more nutrients than imported produce.
Relax!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To reduce stress and keep balance in your life, take at least an hour daily to replenish yourself with relaxation exercises, meditation, walks, listening to soothing or energizing music or anything that relaxes and replenishes you.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To reduce stress and keep balance in your life, take at least an hour daily to replenish yourself with relaxation exercises, meditation, walks, listening to soothing or energizing music or anything that relaxes and replenishes you.
Be Aware! Your Habits Make You!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." John Dryden
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." John Dryden
Friday, January 20, 2012
Oh My Goodness! Mom Was Right Again!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Did you know that people who eat breakfast have better nutritional intake, lower cholesterol levels, and better blood sugar regulation than people who skip breakfast?
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Did you know that people who eat breakfast have better nutritional intake, lower cholesterol levels, and better blood sugar regulation than people who skip breakfast?
Eat the Rainbow!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To maximize the nutrition from fresh fruits and vegetables, eat a rainbow of different colored produce each day for optimal health.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To maximize the nutrition from fresh fruits and vegetables, eat a rainbow of different colored produce each day for optimal health.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Got a "Bucket List"?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Create a list of things you want to accomplish, learn or experience before you die and add to your list periodically. Having goals to pursue give you a reason to have a sense of purpose and optimism each day.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Create a list of things you want to accomplish, learn or experience before you die and add to your list periodically. Having goals to pursue give you a reason to have a sense of purpose and optimism each day.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
If Anything be Good.......Think on These Things!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Longevity researchers have found that people with a positive outlook and sense of purpose live longer.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Longevity researchers have found that people with a positive outlook and sense of purpose live longer.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Yummy Homemade Balsamic Vinegar Dressing!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To make a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing combine
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, juice and zest of one orange and one lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil,
1 tablespoon mustard and 2 crushed garlic cloves.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To make a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing combine
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, juice and zest of one orange and one lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil,
1 tablespoon mustard and 2 crushed garlic cloves.
Duh!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
In order for you to create the life you want, it is essential to focus on what you want in your life.
If you don't know where you want to go......you won't get there!
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
In order for you to create the life you want, it is essential to focus on what you want in your life.
If you don't know where you want to go......you won't get there!
Keep Your Focus!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To increase you focus on what you want, spend a couple minutes each night, writing down at least 3 things that went well that day.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To increase you focus on what you want, spend a couple minutes each night, writing down at least 3 things that went well that day.
Good Sources of Vitamin C
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Some good sources of vitamin C are red bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, romaine lettuce, papaya, strawberries, oranges and kale.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Some good sources of vitamin C are red bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, romaine lettuce, papaya, strawberries, oranges and kale.
Are You of the 47%?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Research has shown that 47% of people have low vitamin C levels. Those with the lowest vitamin C levels had higher BMI, waist circumference and blood pressure than those with normal vitamin C levels.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Research has shown that 47% of people have low vitamin C levels. Those with the lowest vitamin C levels had higher BMI, waist circumference and blood pressure than those with normal vitamin C levels.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Balsamic Vinegar? Wow!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Balsamic vinegar contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, E, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silica, sulfur and zinc.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Balsamic vinegar contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, E, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silica, sulfur and zinc.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Whole Foods vs. Processed Foods.....Any Difference?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A study published in Food & Nutrition Research found that your body burns nearly 50% more calories after eating a meal with whole foods versus a meal made with processed food.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A study published in Food & Nutrition Research found that your body burns nearly 50% more calories after eating a meal with whole foods versus a meal made with processed food.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Just Say No to Fish!
Studies show that farmed fish, such as salmon, have higher levels of contaminants than wild varieties of fish such as wild salmon or wild rainbow trout.
However, you can avoid any level of contamination by choosing to avoid animal products altogether!
However, you can avoid any level of contamination by choosing to avoid animal products altogether!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Want Better Reaction Time and Better Processing Speed of Complex Tasks?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A study at Wageningen University in the Netherlands found that people with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids scored 60 to 70% better on tests that measured reaction time and speed of processing complex information than people with low
omega-3 levels.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A study at Wageningen University in the Netherlands found that people with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids scored 60 to 70% better on tests that measured reaction time and speed of processing complex information than people with low
omega-3 levels.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Want to Avoid Dementia? Then Avoid Obesity and Abdominal Fat!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Researchers at Kaiser Permanente found that people who maintain a healthy body weight are less likely to develop dementia than those who are obese and carry a lot of abdominal fat.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Researchers at Kaiser Permanente found that people who maintain a healthy body weight are less likely to develop dementia than those who are obese and carry a lot of abdominal fat.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Weight Training? Here's Some Advice!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
If you are going to weight train and do a cardiovascular workout together, start with a 5 to 10 minute warm up and then do weight training exercises followed by cardiovascular exercises for best results.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
If you are going to weight train and do a cardiovascular workout together, start with a 5 to 10 minute warm up and then do weight training exercises followed by cardiovascular exercises for best results.
Setbacks are Bridges to be Crossed!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
"Setbacks and stressors are bridges to be crossed to our goal . . . not barricades to keep us from them."
~Stephen Pierce
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
"Setbacks and stressors are bridges to be crossed to our goal . . . not barricades to keep us from them."
~Stephen Pierce
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