by Jodi Gougeon | Aug 5, 2014 | Blogroll, Daily
Healthy Eating on a Budget Tips 1. When cooking a big meal, make extra to freeze, or use later in the week for lunches or quick suppers. Double recipes, then freeze half. 2. Have your vegetable trimmings to make your own vegetable stock. Not only...
by Jodi Gougeon | Aug 3, 2014 | Blogroll, Daily
You don’t have to be a bodybuilder or professional athlete to reap the benefits of weight training. When done correctly, weight training can help you lose fat, increase your strength and muscle tone, and improve your bone density. If done incorrectly, however,...
by Jodi Gougeon | Aug 1, 2014 | Blogroll, Daily
Myth: Fat makes you fat Truth: “It’s true and false,” Beck says. While fat itself doesn’t create fat, “Fat, whether it’s margarine, olive oil, or butter, is a concentrated source of calories. If you eat a lot of fat in your diet,...
by Jodi Gougeon | Aug 1, 2014 | Blogroll, Daily
Myth: Organic food is more nutritious than conventional fare Truth: If you don’t eat organic, you’re not missing out. “Some organic crops that are grown have been tested, and some have higher levels of vitamin C, a little bit more magnesium, some...
by Jodi Gougeon | Jul 31, 2014 | Blogroll, Daily
The right shoe can either make it more comfortable for you to exercise or cause you to avoid your workouts. Not only will your workout be more effective with the right workout shoes, but it will also make your workouts safer by reducing the risk of injury....
by Jodi Gougeon | Jul 30, 2014 | Blogroll, Daily
If you are feeling stress at work or at home doing these simple exercises can help reduce that stress. Always air on the side of caution if you feel that stress is too much, that would be a good sign to see your doctor or health practioner to make sure there are no...
