10 WAYS TO GET YOUR BODY “SUMMER READY”
Summer is almost here! That could be good news or bad news depending on how you feel about wearing more revealing clothing. Long sleeves, turtlenecks, and jeans will be stored away, and out will come the shorts, swimsuits, and sleeveless shirts. If you don’t feel like you or your body is ready, don’t despair. We’ve […]
WHY YOU CAN’T LOSE WEIGHT AND WHY IT ‘S NOT ALL YOUR FAULT
Have you been trying to lose weight but it just hasn’t happened yet? It may not totally be your fault. Here’s why. Social media “gurus” and well-meaning friends often give bad advice, sometimes flat-out lying to you. Conflicting reports in fitness magazines leave you confused and frustrated, and you don’t know what to believe. At […]
INVESTING IN YOURSELF
What if I told you that you could: Gain more energy? Lower your cholesterol and/or blood pressure? Lose body fat? Gain muscle? Get stronger? Move better? Hurt less? Spend less on co-pays at the doctor’s office? Inspire others? Have more self-confidence? Improve your health? Feel younger? Age better? Sounds pretty good, right? I really don’t […]
AMERICAN HEART MONTH
February is American Heart Month and it is an excellent opportunity for us to educate people we care about how our behavior affects our heart health. Lifestyle changes have the most significant impact. Giving up smoking, eating a healthy diet, and having a regular exercise routine is essential to lowering your risk of CVD. We […]
You are more of an expert on nutrition than you think!
Sometimes, we make nutrition more complicated than it is – GMO this, gluten-free that, and organic everything blah blah blah. First, let’s start with the basics, and go from there. I believe that you are all experts on nutrition and I am going to prove it right now with three questions: What is healthier; broccoli or cookies? […]
Linda’s Nutrition Tips: Joe P’s Famous Turkey Chili
As we’re all trying to be healthy right now, it’s a good idea to keep up and improve our healthy nutrition practices. Protein can help with repair and recovery. Colorful fruits and vegetables can provide beneficial nutrients. Eating plenty of fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans/legumes can keep your gastrointestinal microbiome robust (which also […]
The Ugly Truth About Gyms
The science is clear, we all know that we need to exercise. So why doesn’t everyone do it? Is it because… Gyms are crowded? You don’t know what to do when you get there? You don’t like to sweat? You don’t want to get hurt? You’re not motivated? You don’t like to workout? You don’t […]
Lentils are delicious and nutritious!
I love soups in the winter. They are comforting, can be very nutritious, and are good for multiple meals which means less cooking for you! One of my favorite soups is lentil soup. It covers all the bases! Lentils are very nutritious. They contain generous amounts of protein, slow-digesting carbohydrates, and fiber. The soluble fiber […]
Linda’s Nutrition Tips: Brussel Sprouts
Did you know that some vegetables contain a decent amount of protein? I know! I was a little surprised myself. One such example is one of my favorite fall/winter vegetables, the brussels sprout. In fact, one cup of brussels sprouts contains about 3 grams of protein, almost the same amount as in a 100-calorie pack of raw […]
Linda’s Nutrition Tips: Collard Greens
So, we’re all trying to eat more vegetables. Ever try collard greens? They’re another nutritional knock-out! In Georgia, where my sister-in-law lives, collards are eaten on New Year’s Day for financial prosperity! She shared this easy, healthy, and really delicious recipe with me. Click for recipe Collards are available year-round but are tastier and more […]