Whether your goal is to slow down the rate at which you lose muscle mass (which we all fight against beginning in our mid-twenties), recover better from activities or to increase your lean body mass for strength or improved body composition, it’s important to include weight bearing exercises, … [Read more...]
Effects of Diet on Sleep Quality
Sleep is considered adequate when there is no daytime sleepiness or dysfunction. The amount of sleep needed varies person to person and depends on various factors, including age (most adults need about 8 hours of sleep every night). There has been increasing evidence that sleep has an influence on … [Read more...]
Anti-Inflammatory Eating Strategies
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, I would like to touch on cancer and an anti-inflammatory eating pattern. There is evidence to support the suggestion that inflammation may play a role in cancer development and progression. It is estimated that at least 30% of cancer deaths are … [Read more...]
Recipe: Sun Dried Tomato Basil Hummus
Share this hummus recipe with friends & family, and let me know if you try it! By: Cooking Classy Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can chick peas, drained and liquid reserved 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in olive oil (about 8), strained, plus more for garnish 2 Tbsp olive oil from sun dried … [Read more...]
Smart Simple Snacks for Summer
Keeping your body nourished is key to improved health and to create a happy, healthy, and balanced life. Raw veggies and hummus. Build in some extra time to make fresh homemade hummus, adding new herbs from the Farmer’s Market. Fresh fruits and nuts and seeds. Try any and all combinations and … [Read more...]