In the context of fitness, body composition refers to the breakdown of your body into different elements like fat, organs, bone, muscle, and water. It’s a more detailed comprehensive measure of health and fitness than simply looking at body weight or the number on the scale. Even though that is very helpful information, looking into those elements […]
There is never just one magical key that unlocks the door to health and fitness. It takes the continuous repetition of several basic habits that are incorporated into our routines. In addition to the basic habits, to unlock your best self, there are 5 more habits for a healthier lifestyle. Basic Habits We know that to […]
Living a fit and healthy life isn’t just about hitting the gym. What you eat plays a huge role in how you look, feel, and perform. One of the most effective ways to take control of your health is to learn how macronutrients impact your body. Understand macros and nutrition to live a fit life. […]
There are no quick fixes to fitness. It takes years to develop our current health and fitness state. Consequently, it takes time to reverse or change our current state. When it comes to the bottom line to being healthy and fit, we get what we work for, not what we wish for. Let’s uncover the […]
When you are thirsty, what is your first go to drink? What do you drink in the morning to get your day going? Do you choose water or something with empty calories? Since it is easy to consume calories through liquids, watch what you drink so you don’t drink your calories. Example I was talking […]
Processed and ultra-processed foods are terms to describe the extent foods are altered from their original state. Are processed foods good for us to eat? To answer this question, we first need to define how we prepare food. Obviously, there are whole foods which come in their natural state like fruit and vegetables. Then there […]
Salad dressing is considered a condiment. It is a way to personalize your salad based on your tastes and preferences. It can enhance and alter the flavor of salads. There are numerous brands and flavors on the shelves in grocery stores. Or, if you want to improve your health and nutrition, salad dressing is one […]
I hear many people say they want to live a long life. They want to live as long as they can. However, as my grandmother said, old age is not pretty. Because of that, I want to live a long life. But only if it is filled with healthy activity. What is the difference between […]
I have heard from many sources to eat chia seeds, hemp hearts, and flaxseeds. What are they? What do they do? Should I really consume them? It seems that everywhere I turn I hear about seeds, hearts, and more seeds! Chia Seeds, Hemp Hearts and Flaxseeds are nutrient-dense super seeds. You can use them separately […]
21, that is the number of meal choices you get to make in a week when you eat three meals a day. Of course, that number does not include any snacks. So many choices to make. Many people ask, where do I turn? Where is a good place to start? How do I know what […]